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:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, and salt.
  2. Pour in the warm water and olive oil. Stir with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes until the surface is smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
  5. Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C).
  6. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each into an oval shape.
  7. Place dough on the preheated baking sheet and par-bake for 3 minutes to set the structure.
  8. Spread tomato sauce on the par-baked crust and top with torn mozzarella and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  9. Bake for another 8-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and edges are charred.
  10. Remove from oven, brush with olive oil, and garnish with julienned fresh basil and red pepper flakes.