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Homemade Margarita Pizza with melted mozzarella, basil leaves, and a few pepperoni slices in a cardboard box.

Margarita Pizza

This easy homemade Margarita Pizza delivers true Italian flavor with crispy crust, fresh mozzarella, bright tomato sauce, and garden-picked basil – no fancy equipment needed.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Best Margherita pizza recipe, Green stuff on margherita pizza, Margarita Pizza, Margherita pizza ingredients, Margherita pizza pizza hut, Margherita pizza recipe, Simple Margherita pizza recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Dough Rising Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl (For mixing dough)
  • Pizza stone or sheet (Baking surface)
  • Rolling pin (Optional – can stretch by hand)
  • Clean kitchen towels (For covering dough while rising)
  • Sharp knife (For slicing mozzarella or pizza)

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 2 ¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • ¾ cup Warm water - Not hot
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour - Or bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil - Plus more for brushing

For the Toppings:

  • ¾ cup Tomato sauce - Or crushed tomatoes
  • 6 oz Fresh mozzarella - Thin-sliced from the fridge
  • 8 –10 Fresh basil leaves - Whole or torn
  • 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil - For finishing drizzle
  • 1 pinch Salt and pepper - To taste

Optional Extras:

  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - In sauce or on crust
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - For spice
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese - For finishing
  • 1 pinch Sea salt - Flaky, for serving

Instructions

  • Mix the yeast with warm water and sugar, let it sit until foamy, then add the flour, salt, and olive oil to form a dough.
    A ball of homemade pizza dough in a ceramic bowl on a gray countertop, ready to rise.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes, place it in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 475°F, roll or stretch the dough into shape, transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone, and brush the edges with olive oil.
    Floured pizza dough on a wooden peel, ready for toppings in a homemade kitchen setting.
  • Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough, add sliced mozzarella evenly, and season with salt and pepper.
    Pizza dough topped with swirled tomato sauce on a floured wooden peel, ready for baking.
  • Bake the pizza until golden and bubbly, then immediately top with fresh basil and drizzle with warm olive oil before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2mg