Pizza Margherita

Ingredients

• 3 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
• 3 teaspoons Xanthan Gum
• 1 tablespoon Instant Yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 1/8 cups Warm Water
• 4 1/2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 28 oz Canned San Marzano Tomatoes
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 bunch Fresh Basil Leaves
• 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 tablespoons Butter/Ghee

Instructions

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   Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum, sugar, and salt. Add the instant yeast and whisk again.

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   Step 2: Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix with a paddle attachment in a stand mixer (or by hand) until the dough starts to come together and looks slightly whipped. The dough will be sticky.

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   Step 3: Transfer the dough to a sealed container or bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it has increased in size by about 50%.

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   Step 4: While the dough is rising, prepare the tomato sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter/ghee over medium heat. Add minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

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   Step 5: Add the canned San Marzano tomatoes (crushed or diced) to the saucepan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.

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   Step 6: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) with a pizza stone inside (if using).

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   Step 7: On a lightly floured surface (use gluten-free flour), gently stretch or roll out the dough to your desired pizza shape.

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   Step 8: Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza peel dusted with gluten-free flour or cornmeal.

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   Step 9: Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.

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    Step 10: Top with fresh mozzarella slices and fresh basil leaves.

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    Step 11: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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    Step 12: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.