Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
This is the pizza margherita of the square-shaped pie. Resist the temptation to add extra cheese; a light hand is key.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 1 pie (about 6 ) Servings
Ingredients
12
ounces fresh mozzarella, grated (about 2½ cups)
1½
Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon) and crushed red pepper flakes (for serving; optional)
Need to make a substitution?
Preparation
Step 1
Place a rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 525° or as high as oven will go.
Step 2
Once dough has risen on baking sheet, top with mozzarella, and dot pie with tomato sauce; sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes, if desired. Bake pie until golden brown and crisp on bottom and sides, 20–30 minutes.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories (kcal) 590 Fat (g) 27 Saturated Fat (g) 10 Cholesterol (mg) 45 Carbohydrates (g) 66 Dietary Fiber (g) 3 Total Sugars (g) 1 Protein (g) 19 Sodium (mg) 780