How to Make Margherita Pizza at Home
About this recipe
Margherita pizza is a classic favorite, and this quick recipe from Gordon Ramsay gives it a unique twist by using fresh rosemary instead of the traditional basil. The method of cooking the pizza in a frying pan mimics the high heat of a pizza oven, making it easy to achieve that perfect golden crust at home.
In just 30 minutes, you can go from mixing dough to enjoying a delicious homemade pizza. This recipe is straightforward and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
Ingredient notes
- The recipe calls for 200 grams of mozzarella, which can be adjusted based on personal preference for cheesiness.
- For the toppings, you can add your favorite ingredients alongside the suggested smoked paprika, chili flakes, roughly chopped almonds, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a dash of sherry vinegar.
Tips from Gordon Ramsay’s video
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes on a floured surface until it's even and smooth to ensure a good texture.
- Let the dough prove in a warm place until it roughly doubles in size for the best rise.
- Cooking the pizza in a hot pan allows the dough to bubble and turn golden, creating a crispy base.
Good to know
- How many pizzas does this recipe make?
- This recipe yields 4 pizzas.
- How long does it take to make Margherita pizza?
- The total time to make this Margherita pizza is 30 minutes.
- What can I use instead of fresh rosemary?
- You can easily adapt the recipe and add your own favorite toppings instead of fresh rosemary.
- What is the purpose of adding sugar to the dough?
- The sugar helps to activate the yeast when mixed with warm water.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Gordon Ramsay: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Add warm water to a bowl and mix in sugar. Leave to one side.
- 2
In a separate bowl, add sifted flour and make a well in the center. Add olive oil and the yeast mixture.
- 3
Use your hands to bring the mixture together, then knead for about 10 minutes on a floured surface until even and smooth.
- 4
Place the dough back into the bowl, cover, and leave in a warm place to prove until roughly doubled in size.
- 5
Once risen, knock any excess air out and place the dough back on your surface. Divide into four balls and flatten each one.
- 6
Heat olive oil in a hot pan and add the pizza dough. Cook until the dough starts to bubble and turns golden.
- 7
Spoon over tomato passata and tear chunks of mozzarella on top.
- 8
Transfer the pan to a hot grill until the pizza is golden and bubbly. Finish with fresh rosemary.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Inferred amounts for spices and toppings based on typical usage.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Gordon Ramsay’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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