Classic Margherita Pizza
Pizza fans can't go wrong with this Classic Margherita recipe, featuring The Gourmet Slice by Baccarat.
An iconic representation of Italian cuisine, the margherita pizza originated in Naples, Italy, in the late 1800s. According to legend, a local pizzaiolo named Raffaele Esposito made a special pizza in memory of Queen Margherita of Savoy, who visited the city in 1889. His goal was to use fresh ingredients—red tomatoes, white mozzarella, and green basil—to mimic the colours of the Italian flag. The queen was so pleased by this simple yet flavourful combo that she declared it her favourite. The famous Margherita pizza was created when Esposito named it after her. The pizza's basic components capture the spirit of Neapolitan cooking, which places a premium on freshness and quality. The Margherita pizza eventually become a classic after gaining popularity outside of Naples. Its timeless appeal stems from the flawless balance of tastes and the sense of nostalgia it arouses, signifying Italian pride and culinary tradition. In addition to being a popular dish, margherita pizza is now regarded as a cultural symbol that embodies Italy's rich traditions and never stops inspiring cooks and foodies worldwide.
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RECIPE
Preparation and Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves 3
INGREDIENTS
(Serves 3, 3 serves = 1 pizza)
- Store bought pizza bases or make your own basic pizza dough
- Basic no cook pizza sauce
- 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
- Handful of fresh basil leaves to garnish
- 6 pieces of bocconcini in 1cm slices
- 3 tbsp of freshly grated parmesan
- Virgin olive oil to drizzle
TOOLS and UTENSILS
Baccarat Gourmet Slice Pizza Oven
Joseph Joseph PrecisionPin Adjustable Rolling Pin
Bakers Delight Cuisson Pizza Crisper Tray (alternative to Pizza Oven)
METHOD
- Preheat your Gourmet Slice Pizza Oven.
- Roll out your fresh dough using the Joseph Joseph PrecisionPin Adjustable Rolling Pin and place one inside your pizza oven.
- Top base with pizza sauce leaving a 2cm border
- Divide bocconcini between the 3 bases, then scatter with parmesan and cherry tomatoes (cut-side up)
- Drizzle with olive oil
- Close the lid and turn your pizza maker up to 5 and cook for around 3-4 minutes until cheese has melted
- Garnish with basil leaves and add a little more olive oil if desired
- Transfer the pizza to the Soffritto Pizza Paddle.
- Divide your pizza into even slices using the Soffritto Pizza Cutter.
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