Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza with Slow-Fermented Crust

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Classic Margherita pizza featuring a 48-hour fermented dough topped with fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce for a balanced and fresh flavor. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, pairs slow-fermented pizza dough, san marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 9 min Serves 1 Italian cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven or wood-fired pizza oven to 485°F (250°C) for at least 45 minutes to achieve a hot, even cooking environment.
  2. Step 2: On a floured surface, gently stretch 1 ball of slow-fermented pizza dough (about 250 g) into a 12-inch round, maintaining an edge for the crust.
  3. Step 3: Spread 100 g of San Marzano tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  4. Step 4: Tear 125 g fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute evenly on top of the sauce.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 g fine sea salt over the pizza and drizzle 15 ml extra virgin olive oil across the toppings.
  6. Step 6: Transfer the pizza to a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for 7-9 minutes, until the crust is golden with charred spots and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Step 7: Remove from the oven and scatter 10 fresh basil leaves over the pizza before serving.

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