Margherita Pizza

Margherita Pizza Recipe


  • Makes: 6-12 Slices
  • Active Time: 10 MInutes
  • Total Time: 30-40 Minutes
  • Tools Required: Medium Size Bowl, Spatula, Pizza Pan, Oven Thermometer

Ingredients

    • Full box Beer Bread Mix
    • 12 oz. beer or mineral water
    • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 6-8 oz. pizza sauce
    • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
    • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese - shredded
    • 1 large ripe tomatoes - sliced
    • 1/2 cup whole basil leaves - lightly packed
    • 2-3 tablespoons cornmeal (optional)

Directions

    • Preheat oven to 425° F. Grease a 12 or 14-inch round pizza pan with olive oil and sprinkle with cornmeal (optional). Combine beer and olive oil in bowl. Add mix. Quickly and firmly fold together for 20-30 seconds. Firmly spread and shape dough on pan. Leave lumpy and uneven. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and add pizza sauce, cheeses, sliced tomatoes, and basil on top. Return to oven and continue baking until cheese is melted and gooey looking. Cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Summary

Use with

Beer Bread Mix

Fresh Ingredients

Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Tomatoes, Basil

Staples

Beer, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Pizza Sauce, Cornmeal

Tools

Medium Size Bowl, Spatula, Pizza Pan, Oven Thermometer

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Take a trip to little Italy without leaving the comforts of your kitchen with this delicious homemade Margherita pizza. Our Classic Beer Bread Mix pulls through again to give us this decadent, flavorful pizza crust. From deep dish to thin crust, mold the dough to your heart's desire and top it off with your favorite marinara sauce, thinly sliced tomatoes, fresh basil and most importantly- handfuls of gooey cheese. Whether you're throwing a pizza party or simply in need of an easy dinner recipe, these homemade margherita pizzas add a fantastic touch to any meal.