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Fresh Mozzarella
Margherita Pizza

Made with 100% fresh Canadian milk and crafted to the highest standard, Bella Casara Fresh Mozzarella brings an artisanal touch to this beloved favourite. This Margherita Pizza features a crisp,  crust topped with vibrant tomato sauce, fresh basil, and our fresh mozzarella. Simple, authentic, and bursting with flavour — it’s the essence of Italian tradition in every bite.

Prep time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Cook time: 12 minutes

3 people

Ingredients

PIZZA DOUGH

  • 2 cups lukewarm water
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dry active yeast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus some for drizzling
  • 5 cups all- purpose flour
  • 2 tsp salt

SAUCE

  • 1 (398 mL) can of San Marzano tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp fresh or dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt

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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl add water, sugar and sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit until yeast is
    frothy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the olive oil, flour and salt. Stir mixture together until
    dough starts to come together. Remove dough on a floured surface and knead until dough is smooth, about 10 minutes. Add flour if the dough is really sticky while kneading.
  2. Place dough in a large oiled bowl, adding oil on top of the dough as well. Cover with a
    clean kitchen cloth or plastic wrap and let rise until it doubles in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
  3. Punch dough down and divide dough into 3 portions, about 12 oz. You can freeze dough
    at this stage for future use as this will make more than 1 pizza. Allow dough to rest for an
    additional 20 minutes, covered.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425° F. Place and stretch dough on an oiled 12” pizza pan.
  5. Place all sauce ingredients into a blender and blend until almost smooth, it is okay if it is
    not finely pureed. Save left over sauce for future use.
  6. Apply desired sauce amount in the middle of the pizza leaving a 3/4 ” border, about 1/4
    cup. Slice mozzarella into 5 slices (about half the cheese ball) and lay on top of the sauce. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 12 minutes
  7. Remove from the oven and brush olive oil on the crust and drizzle on top. Sprinkle it with Italian herbs. Scatter a generous amount of fresh basil and serve immediately.

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We are Italian Cheese Experts

We believe that great cheese starts with great ingredients. That is why we source the freshest milk and the finest ingredients, paying meticulous attention to every detail, and employing timeless technique, when crafting our award-winning cheeses.