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Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita, or Margherita pizza, is a typical Neapolitan pizza, roundish in shape with a raised edge (the cornicione) and garnished with hand-crushed peeled tomatoes, mozzarella (buffalo mozzarella or fior di latte), fresh basil leaves, and extra virgin olive oil. The dough is made by mixing water, salt and yeast (sourdough, fresh or dry brewer's yeast) with flour.

Traditionally, the dough is stretched by the pizzaiolo in a motion going outwards from the center, pressing with the fingers of both hands on the dough ball, and flipping it several times, shaping it into a disc. Thereafter, it is topped and baked in an oven, which is traditionally made of brick and wood-fired (electric or gas ovens are also used nowadays). Pizza Margherita is usually served hot on a plate or folded into four and wrapped in paper (pizza a portafoglio or a libretto).

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