Pizza Express Margherita
Pizza Express Margherita from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested.
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- Prep
- 45 min
- Cook
- 37 min
- Total
- 1 hr 22 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Pizza Express Margherita is listed as miscellaneous from Italy. The steps below are the imported TheMealDB method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
Ingredients
- Water150 ml
- Sugar4.9 ml
- Yeast15 g
- Wheat flour225 g
- Salt7.4 ml
- Olive oilto taste
- Passata80 g
- Mozzarella70 g
- Oreganoto taste
- Mixed herbsto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 230°C.
Step 2
Add the sugar and crumble the fresh yeast into warm water.
Step 3
Allow the mixture to stand for 10 – 15 minutes in a warm place (we find a windowsill on a sunny day works best) until froth develops on the surface.
15 minStep 4
Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl, make a well in the middle and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
Step 5
Lightly flour your hands, and slowly mix the ingredients together until they bind.
Step 6
Generously dust your surface with flour.
Step 7
Throw down the dough and begin kneading for 10 minutes until smooth, silky and soft.
10 minStep 8
Place in a lightly oiled, non-stick baking tray (we use a round one, but any shape will do!)
Step 9
Spread the passata on top making sure you go to the edge.
Step 10
Evenly place the mozzarella (or other cheese) on top, season with the oregano and black pepper, then drizzle with a little olive oil.
Step 11
Cook in the oven for 10 – 12 minutes until the cheese slightly colours.
12 minStep 12
When ready, place the basil leaf on top and tuck in!
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Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 24 August.
Substitutions
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)
Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.
Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.
Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips — not a chatbot.
How long does Pizza Express Margherita take?
1 hr 22 min all in — 45 min prep, 37 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Baking tray, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1½ tsp.
How much sugar?
1 tsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.