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Home » Recipe Type » Pizza / Bread » No Knead Pizza Dough – Pizza Margherita

No Knead Pizza Dough – Pizza Margherita

By: Rosemary Published: February 8, 2019 Updated on: January 7, 2023

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No Knead Pizza Dough, make it thick crust or thin! No over 12 hour rising time, ready in two hours. Pizza Margherita never tasted so good!

This is the perfect Weekend Pizza Dough, fast and easy. Make it your own way or even one of our favourites, Pizza Bianca or a Sauteed Mushroom and Pancetta Pizza.

no knead pizza dough baked margherita pizza on a wooden board

I don’t know if you have a pizza night in your house, but in our house it’s usually Friday night. But as far as me and my kids are concerned it could probably be every night.

If there is one thing I have learned from being in Italy you can make Pizza any way you want! Between pizza and pasta I never imagined all the different types there are.

how make no knead pizza dough, mixing, resting and risen

I learned the perfect snack for a growing kid is pizza, the perfect appetizer is a slice of Pizza Bianca sliced in the middle (like a sandwich) add a few slices of Mortadella or Prosciutto and there you have Italian Party food.

I know it’s easy to find a good already made Pizza Dough now, from the grocery store, the bakery or even your favourite pizzeria.

But you have to admit Homemade is better! After making the perfect No Knead Bread,  I thought why not a good no Knead Pizza Dough?

I also have a a really good Pizza Dough made the old fashioned way! Yes a little kneading is required. But so good.

no knead pizza dough how to make, resting on the pan, spread, topped with sauce and cheese

This No Knead Pizza Dough is fast and easy and ready to go in 2 hours.

I made one Margherita Pizza with a thick crust, but if you prefer a thin crust then you could get two pizzas with the dough.

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  • What are the ingredients for Pizza Margherita Sauce?
  • When was Pizza Margherita Invented?
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  • What Cheese to put on Pizza?
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  • No Knead Pizza Dough – Pizza Margherita
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
      • NO KNEAD PIZZA DOUGH
      • TOMATO SAUCE
      • TOPPING
      • *be sure to buy tomatoes only in the can, no added ingredients
      • **sliced mozzarella or shredded, as much or as little as you want.
    • Instructions 
      • NO KNEAD PIZZA DOUGH
    • Nutrition

What are the ingredients for Pizza Margherita Sauce?

There are only 4 ingredients in Pizza Margherita Sauce, a can of Pelati (peeled) Roma or San Marzano Tomatoes, be sure to get the ones with no extra ingredients.

Just the tomatoes, Plain and simple.

Fresh Basil (a must), olive oil and a little salt. No need to cook just mix it all together.

no knead pizza dough - pizza Margherita with a slice cut

When was Pizza Margherita Invented?

The Pizza Margherita was first made in June of 1889 in Naples, to honour the Queen of Italy, Margherita of Savoia.

Raffaele Esposito the chef, prepared the “Pizza Margherita”, topped with tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil, these were the colours that represented the Italian Flag.

pizza Margherita on a wooden board
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    What Cheese to put on Pizza?

    To make the best baked Pizza I always use a firm mozzarella rather than fresh. I find fresh mozzarella has too much liquid and can make your dough soggy.

    Although if you prefer fresh then just place the cheese in a sieve over a bowl and leave it in the fridge over night to remove a lot of that extra moisture.

    Then just cut or slice it before topping your pizza.

    Can the dough be frozen?

    Yes it can be frozen once it has risen. Place the dough in a freezer safe container or bag. Although it is best to use it within two weeks, or else it won’t rise well when baking. Thaw the dough in the fridge the night before, then let it sit at room temperature for about 2-3 hours before baking.

    So if Pizza night for you is Friday or Saturday, or maybe you have a whatever day, then I hope you give the No Knead Pizza Dough a try and let me know what you think! Buon Appetito.

    a slice cut of no knead pizza dough Pizza Margherita

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    a slice cut of no knead pizza dough Pizza Margherita

    No Knead Pizza Dough – Pizza Margherita

    Rosemary Molloy
    No Knead Pizza Dough, make it thick crust or thin! No over 12 hour rising time, ready in two hours. Pizza Margherita never tasted so good!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Resting Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Bread and Pizza, Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 5 servings
    Calories 237 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    NO KNEAD PIZZA DOUGH

    • 3/4 teaspoon sugar or honey
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon yeast (active dry)
    • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour (320 grams)
    • 1 cup + 1/2 tablespoon lukewarm water (divided) (245 grams)

    TOMATO SAUCE

    • 1 1/4 cups tomatoes (skinned roma or san marzano including sauce)* (400 gram can / 14 ounces)
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 5-8 leaves fresh basil chopped

    TOPPING

    • 5-8 slices mozzarella cheese (firm)**

    *be sure to buy tomatoes only in the can, no added ingredients

      **sliced mozzarella or shredded, as much or as little as you want.

        Instructions
         

        NO KNEAD PIZZA DOUGH

        • In a small bowl add 1/4 cup lukewarm water and sugar stir to combine, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let sit 5 minutes then stir to combine.
        • In a large bowl add the flour and make a well in the middle, add the yeast mixture and remaining water, start to mix then add the salt and combine well. Cover the bowl and place in a warm draft free place for 2 hours.
        • Place the risen dough on a lightly oiled (olive oil) cookie sheet (or two if you prefer thin crust pizza), let rest 20 minutes.
        • While the pizza is resting make the sauce, in a medium bowl add the tomatoes and sauce from the can (roughly chop), add the salt, olive oil and fresh chopped basil. Combine well.
        • Pre-heat oven to 425F (220C).
        • Spread the rested dough on the pan (or pans) and top with the tomato sauce, drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until crust is done, remove and top with the mozzarella cheese, bake again for approximately 2 -3 minutes or until cheese has melted. Slice and serve. Enjoy!

        Nutrition

        Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSodium: 589mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 2.6mg
        Keyword cheese pizza, no knead pizza dough, pizza margherita
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          1. Erma says

            March 25, 2022 at 4:59 pm

            Sounds relatively easy and quick and very worth trying . thank you !

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            • Rosemary says

              March 25, 2022 at 6:47 pm

              Hi Erma, thanks I hope you like it.

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