Neapolitan Margherita Pizza Recipe (Italy’s #1 Ranked Dish)

Enjoy Neapolitan Margherita Pizza Recipe made the traditional way. Perfect crust, simple toppings, and bold Italian taste in every bite.

How to make Neapolitan Margherita Style pizza at home

What You Need (for 2 pizzas):

For the Dough:

• 3½ cups flour (any kind, but pizza flour is best).
• 1¼ cups warm water (not hot!)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the toppings:

• 1 cup crushed tomatoes (from a can or mashed)
• 200g fresh mozzarella (torn into small chunks)
• A few fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• A little salt

Let’s Make It Step-by-Step:

Make the dough.

• In a small bowl, mix yeast, sugar, and warm water. Wait 5–10 minutes until it gets bubbly.
• In the bowl, combine the flour + salt. Pour in the bubbly mix and add the olive oil.
• Mix with your hands or a spoon until it looks like sticky dough.
• Knead (push and fold) for 10 minutes until it feels soft and smooth.
• Cover it and let it sit in a warm spot for 1–2 hours. It should get big and fluffy.

Heat the Oven

• Turn your oven up as high as it goes (250–280°C or 480–550°F).
• Put a pizza pan or tray in the oven to get hot, too.

Shape the Pizza

• Punch the dough to flatten it in the air.
• Split it into 2 balls.
• Roll or stretch each one into a round pizza shape (about the size of a dinner plate).

Add the yummy stuff.

• Spread crushed tomatoes on the dough.
• Add a little salt.
• Drop the mozzarella pieces.
• Add fresh basil leaves.

Bake the Pizza

• Carefully put the pizza on the hot tray or stone.
• Bake for 6–8 minutes until the crust gets golden and the cheese is melty.

Make it Extra Good

• Take it out, drizzle a little olive oil on top.
• Cut and eat while hot! 🍕😋

Nutrition (per 1 whole pizza)

• Calories: 950
• Protein: 30g
• Carbs: 105g
• Fat: 38g
• Salt: 1500 mg