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Pizza Margherita
Mix dough. Knead until smooth. Cold-rise 8โ24 hours, or a warmer 2-hour rise if that is your day.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Pizza Margherita take?
8 hr 42 min all in โ 30 min prep, 12 min cook, 8 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 pizzas. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Oven, Baking tray.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 6 g.
What can I use instead?
Mozzarella โ A drier melting cheese. Wet fior di latte pools. Pat it dry.
Any tips from this recipe?
00 flour is nicer. Strong bread flour still makes dinner. Less topping is how the centre cooks.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.