Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (3g) Instant yeast
- 1 tsp (6g) Fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup (180ml) Warm water
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120ml) San Marzano tomato sauce
- 8 oz (225g) Fresh mozzarella
- 1/4 cup (10g) Fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup (20g) Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, and salt.
- Pour in the warm water and olive oil. Stir with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes until the surface is smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C).
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each into an oval shape.
- Place dough on the preheated baking sheet and par-bake for 3 minutes to set the structure.
- Spread tomato sauce on the par-baked crust and top with torn mozzarella and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Bake for another 8-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and edges are charred.
- Remove from oven, brush with olive oil, and garnish with julienned fresh basil and red pepper flakes.