The Basic Margherita pizza pie

レシピ

材料・調味料 (3-4 pizzas)

flour**: 360g

cold water: 200mL

salt*: 10g + 4g

olive oil (optional): 1 Tbs (5g)

dry yeast: 0.6g

basil***: 5-6 leaves

whole canned tomato: 1 (400g)

any kind of cheese: as U like

作り方

1: Melt dry yeast in 10-15mL of cold water and chill. Be sure remaining water is chilled and add 10g salt to it once all other ingredients are prepared. Once salt is melted, add 60-70% of flour and mix with spoon or ladle. Add olive oil at this time.

2: Add 10-15% of remaining flour 3 separate times while mixing by hand. Fold the ball from outside-in for 10 minutes until it is smooth without lumps or powder by scraping flour off side of bowl. Ferment in warm area for 2-3hrs with wet towel to cover.

3: Mix remaining 4g salt with whole canned tomato in separate bowl by hand and take out any remaining large stem pieces. This may be heated, but also left cold as it will blend when cooking in oven. Prepare cheese and basil at room temperature.

4: If fermenting over night, cut into 3-4pcs and leave in fridge for 10-12hrs. Once 1st stage of fermentation has been completed, cut into 3-4pcs, place in flat covered vat (with some sprinkled flour) and leave in warm room temperature for 4-5hrs

5: Sprinkle some flour between each piece before cutting apart if they stick together. Sprinkle more flour on cutting board or marble counter. Ensure you preheat oven to 200℃ and prepare toppings as you want to stretch the dough and start baking it ASAP

6: Diameter should be about 20-25cms. Evenly press the middle of the dough until even. Don’t press down the edges to allow them to keep air inside and rise when baking. Shake off excess flour and top with tomato sauce to the edges, basil* & cheese.

7: Bake for 10-12 mins and add 1-2 mins broil until desired crispiness. Enjoy with a swirl of olive oil, black pepper or hot sauce.

8: Repeat for remaining dough and enjoy with your favourite wine, beer or drink of choice! Excess flour makes for a bitter, dry crust but also leaves a rustic look. Be sure to keep remaining dough dry and warm while topping each pie.

ポイント

This makes 3 regular or 4 individual pies. Be sure to separate salt & note extra flour needed when shaping dough prior to baking. Basil may be added when broiling or after taking out of oven. Also try adding garlic slices, anchovies and mushrooms.

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