Pizza Margherita from Fleischmann's®

Enjoy this traditional pizza with a thin crust.

• Calories: 776 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Italian Herb Seasoning
• 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided, or more as needed
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope Fleischmann's® Pizza Crust Yeast or RapidRise Yeast
• ½ cup very warm water (120 degrees to 130 degrees F)*
• 2 tablespoons Mazola® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Freshly ground Spice Islands® Sea Salt Adjustable Grinder
• 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil***
• 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2

Combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add very warm water and oil; mix until well blended, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Dough should form a ball and will be slightly sticky. Knead** on a floured surface, adding additional flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. (If using RapidRise Yeast, let dough rest at this point for 10 minutes.)

Step 4

Pat dough with floured hands to fill greased pizza pan or baking sheet. OR roll dough on a floured counter to 12-inch circle; place in greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Form a rim by pinching the edge of the dough.

Step 5

For toppings: Combine oil and garlic; brush over crust. Top with freshly ground sea salt. Add tomato slices and basil; sprinkle with cheese. Finish with a sprinkle of Italian herb seasoning.

Step 6

Bake on lowest oven rack for 12 to 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is browned.