BEST Homemade Margherita Pizza
INGREDIENTS
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2.5 cups (300 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast (I use this brand)
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3/4 teaspoon sea salt
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7 ounces warm water (105 degrees F - 115 degrees F)
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons cornmeal, for the pizza peel (divided)
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1 cup pureed San Marzano canned tomatoes
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2-3 fresh garlic cloves, minced with a garlic press
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1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2-3large pinches of sea salt
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2 - 3 tablespoons finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for serving (I use my microplane)
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7 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (*preferably fresh mozzarella not packed in water)
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5 - 6 large fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnishing
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crushed dried red pepper flakes (optional)
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