INGREDIENTS
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500 grams (17 1/2 ounces or about 3 3/4 unsifted cups) all-purpose flour, plus more for shaping the dough
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1 gram (1/4 teaspoon) active dry yeast
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16 grams (2 teaspoons) fine sea salt
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350 grams (11/2 cups) water
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Baking the Margherita Pie:
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4 balls pizza dough from above
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1 28-ounce can best quality peeled Italian tomatoes (or fresh, peeled Roma tomatoes, if they're in season)
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
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2 pounds fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into large chunks
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20 fresh basil leaves, or to taste
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3/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese