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Fresh Cherry Tomato Basil Pizza Recipe

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4.4 from 14 reviews

This tomato pizza recipe features a homemade rosemary-infused dough topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil for a delightful Italian-inspired main course. Perfectly golden crust and fresh toppings make it a crowd-pleaser with a beautiful balance of flavors.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 pizzas (6 servings total)

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 1/2 cups water (360ml), warm (100°F - 110°F)
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g), plus extra for kneading
  • 2 packages dry yeast (14g)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil plus more for the bowl
  • 2 tsp crushed dried rosemary

For the Toppings:

  • 1/3 cup pizza sauce (80ml)
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh mozzarella, sliced into disks
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a warm mixing bowl, combine warm water at about 100°F, dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let it rest for approximately 7 minutes until bubbles appear, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Dough Ingredients: Add kosher salt, crushed dried rosemary, and olive oil to the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
  3. Combine Dough: Attach the dough hook to a stand mixer, add flour gradually, mix on low speed for 1 minute, then increase to medium until the dough collects into a ball.
  4. First Rise: Lightly coat the dough ball with olive oil and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a cloth and set it in a draft-free area to rise for about one hour until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F while dough is rising to ensure it's ready for baking.
  6. Shape Dough: Once risen, punch down the dough, flour a surface and knead for about 5 minutes. Divide into four equal parts and shape each into a stretched circle.
  7. Prepare Crust: On parchment paper or a pizza stone/baking tray, press each dough ball to form a pizza crust with a slight collar on the edges.
  8. Add Toppings: Brush each crust with olive oil, spread pizza sauce evenly, layer mozzarella slices and halved cherry tomatoes, then sprinkle with sea salt.
  9. Bake: Bake pizzas for about 10 minutes or until the crusts turn golden brown and tomatoes soften.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top just before serving to add fresh flavor and aroma.

Notes

  • Use olive oil to lightly coat the bowl during dough rising to prevent sticking.
  • Ensure water temperature for activating yeast is between 100°F and 110°F for best results.
  • Use parchment paper, a pizza stone, or baking tray based on availability; each will yield good results.
  • Allow dough to rest and rise fully to develop a light and airy crust.
  • Fresh basil should be added only after baking to retain its flavor and color.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/fresh-cherry-tomato-basil-pizza-recipe/