Imagine being able to create a homemade pizza that rivals one cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven, all from the comfort of your kitchen and without needing any specialized equipment. Here’s how to achieve that!
Ingredients
Utensils
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually add lukewarm water and olive oil, mixing well until you achieve a smooth dough.
Step 2
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Let it rest in an oiled bowl covered with a damp cloth for one hour, allowing it to double in size.
Step 3
Preheat your oven to its maximum temperature (around 250°C), placing the pizza stone inside to heat up thoroughly.
Step 4
Roll out the dough with a rolling pin or stretch it by hand to form a 30 cm diameter circle.
Step 5
Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, then sprinkle with grated mozzarella and dust with oregano.
Step 6
Carefully transfer the pizza onto the hot stone using a pizza peel and bake for approximately 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
My Chef’s Tip
To achieve a crispy crust, do not hesitate to bake your pizza on a pizza stone, which will replicate the intense heat of a wood-fired oven. This will help cook the dough evenly and give it a beautiful texture.
Food and wine pairing
Accompany your pizza with a light Italian red wine, such as Chianti or Valpolicella, to enhance the flavors of the tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Did you know?
Pizza is an iconic dish from Italy, particularly from Naples, where it has become a culinary art form in its own right. Baking on a stone helps recreate the essence of the traditional wood-fired ovens used there.
