Wood-Fired Mozzarella Pizza Recipe | Authentic Homemade Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella

מצרכים

• 500 grams all-purpose or 00 flour
• 325 milliliters warm water
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 400 grams fresh mozzarella balls, torn
• 10 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzle
• 0.5 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
• 0.3 teaspoon black pepper
• STEPS
• Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix 500 grams all-purpose or 00 flour, 2 teaspoons instant yeast, and 2 teaspoons salt. Add 325 milliliters warm water and 2 tablespoons olive oil, then stir until a shaggy dough forms.
• Knead the dough: Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
• Divide the dough: Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal balls. Let them rest for 15 minutes before shaping.
• Make the sauce: Combine 1 cup crushed tomatoes, 2 garlic cloves (minced), 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.3 teaspoon black pepper to create a simple fresh tomato sauce.
• Preheat the oven: Heat your wood-fired oven, or preheat a home oven with a pizza stone to its highest setting (ideally 250°C / 480°F or hotter).
• Shape the dough: Stretch one dough ball into a thin round, leaving a slightly thicker edge for the crust.
• Add sauce and cheese: Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough and evenly scatter the torn fresh mozzarella.
• Bake th