Name: My Favorite Margherita Pizza
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 2 h 48 min
Yield: 8 slices
Ingredients: For the Crust:; 3 and 3/4 cups bread flour; 1 and 1/4 teaspoons sugar; 1 envelope active dry yeast; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 and 1/2 cups water, 110 - 115 degrees (F); 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; For the Sauce:; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Toppings:; 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into chunky cubes; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon olive oil