Costco Pizza Recipe: Margherita Pizza
The classic Margherita is undoubtedly delicious, there are endless ways to make it your own. Add in some garlic for an extra kick, or some prosciutto for a salty burst of flavor. Top it off with some arugula and balsamic glaze for a sophisticated twist
Equipment
- 1 Pizza Cutter For slicing pizza
- 1 Pizza pan For baking
- 1 Brush Distributing sauce and oil
- 1 Paper towel
- 1 Scale
- 1 Baking Oven
Ingredients
- 6 Cups bread flour or 00 flour
- 2 ½ Cups hot water
- 3/4 Tbsp baking powder
- 1¼ Tbsp baking Soda
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp instant yeast
- 5 tomatoes
- 3 Pieces fresh basil
- 50 Gm green pepper
- 1 red onion
- 200 Gm ham and bacon
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and honey in a large bowl. Then add in the hot water and olive oil. Knead until you get a smooth dough. Let it rise for 30 minutes in an oiled bowl with cling wrap or a kitchen towel.
- Step 2:Preheat your oven to 200C/400F until it reaches the desired temperature
- Step 3: Making the sauce: Cut the tomatoes finely and place them in a pot along with the basil, salt, garlic, and some olive oil. Cook on medium heat until it boils. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Divide the dough into four balls, then roll out each one to a thickness of about ¼ inch. Place onto baking trays lined with parchment paper. Spread tomato sauce over each pizza base, followed by the toppings of your choice; in this case: basil, green pepper, red onion, ham, olive, and bacon. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 5: Put the ingredients into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the dough is crispy and golden.
- Step 6: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing. You can serve it with a salad or your favorite sides.
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Notes
Things To Keep In Mind:
- Make sure the oven is heated to the right temperature before putting in the pizzas
- Add enough cheese and other toppings to get a tasty pizza
- Don’t overcook your pizzas, as they will become dry and hard
- Allow the cooked pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing
- For thicker crusts, use more dough and cook for longer.
- Use different combinations of toppings and sauces to create unique flavors!
