How to make Margherita Pizza - SK Khazana -
The simplest pizza to make but it does not lack in flavour
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Pizza dough, Refined flour (maida) (मैदा)
Cuisine : Italian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Margherita Pizza - SK Khazana Recipe Card
Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots stretching to antiquity. Italian cuisine is simple and a number of dishes having only four to eight ingredients. They rely mostly on the quality of ingredients rather than elaborate preparation.
Noteworthy changes in Italian cuisine happened with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and maize, which are now an integral part of this cuisine. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity each with a distinct taste. This cuisine today is probably one of the most popular in the world.
Prep Time : 1-1.30 hour
Cook time : 21-25 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Margherita Pizza - SK Khazana Recipe
Pizza dough
Refined flour (maida) 1 1/2 cups
Fresh yeast 5 grams
Castor sugar (caster sugar) 2 tablespoons
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Polenta for dusting
Oil to grease
Pizza sauce
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Garlic finely chopped 2 tablespoons
Fresh tomato puree 1 1/2 cups
Salt to taste
Castor sugar (caster sugar) 1 tablespoon
Basil leaves chopped 3-4
Tomato ketchup 2 tablespoons
Mozzarella cheese grated as required
Basil leaves a few
Salt to taste
Dried mixed herbs as required
Method
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan.
Step 2
Take fresh yeast and sugar in a bowl, add ¼ cup water, mix well and set aside to activate.
Step 3
Add garlic to the pan and sauté till fragrant, add tomato puree and mix well. Add salt, mix well and cook till the raw smell of tomatoes disappears and oil separates.
Step 4
To make the pizza dough, add refined flour and olive oil to the yeast mixture and knead to a soft dough, adding water as required. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and set aside in a warm place till it doubles in size.
Step 5
Add castor sugar to the pan. Chop the basil leaves and add to the pan. Add tomato ketchup, mix well and cook for 1 minute. Switch off the heat and set aside to cool.
Step 6
Pre-heat the oven to 180˚C
Step 7
Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape them into balls. Dust the worktop with some polenta and some refined flour. Keep one ball on it and roll out into a thick disc.
Step 8
Grease a baking tray with some oil and transfer the rolled out pizza base on it. Dork the pizza dough with a fork. Keep the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes.
Step 9
Bring the tray out of the oven and brush the base with a little olive oil. Spread the pizza sauce evenly all over the base.
Step 10
Spread a generous layer of mozzarella cheese. Tear a few basil leaves and sprinkle all over the top. Sprinkle some salt and mixed herbs. Keep the tray back in the hot oven and bake at 180˚C for 15 minutes.
Step 11
Bring the tray out of the oven, cut the pizza into wedges, arrange them on a serving plate and serve hot.
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