Pizza Margherita
Pizza Margherita is a classic Italian main course with a crispy base, sweet tomato sauce and melting mozzarella. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the baker's flour dough to the ideal consistency, mixes the tomato sauce evenly and heats everything with precision, so you achieve an authentic pizzeria result at home with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Pizza Margherita Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the true taste of Naples straight into your kitchen, and this all-in-one kitchen machine makes it surprisingly achievable on any weeknight. The secret lies in the dough: baker's flour, fresh yeast, a pinch of sugar and extra virgin olive oil are kneaded by the TM7 into a supple, elastic base that bakes up crisp outside and pillowy within. Meanwhile, canned chopped tomatoes are blended with salt into a bright, smooth sauce, ready to spread before topping with generous slices of mozzarella. Because the machine weighs each ingredient directly in the mixing bowl, there is no juggling of scales or guesswork. Whether you are planning a relaxed Friday dinner, a family pizza night or a casual gathering with friends, this quick homemade pizza delivers restaurant-quality flavour with hands-free convenience, making it a reliable favourite in your weekly rotation.
Preparation tips
- Tip 1: Use cold water rather than warm when crumbling the fresh yeast, as a slower rise develops more flavour in the baker's flour dough and gives your Margherita base a deeper, bready aroma.
- Tip 2: Drain the mozzarella slices on kitchen paper before arranging them on the tomato sauce; this prevents excess moisture from making the centre of your pizza soggy during baking.
- Tip 3: Let the kneaded dough rest covered in the mixing bowl until doubled in size, then stretch it by hand instead of rolling, so you preserve the air bubbles that create a light, puffy crust.
Recipe variations
- Variation 1: For a lactose-free Margherita, replace the mozzarella with a lactose-free mozzarella alternative or thin slices of lactose-free cheese, keeping the same tomato sauce and olive oil finish for an authentic Italian flavour.
- Variation 2: For a festive seasonal version, add fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil after baking, or top with rocket and shaved Parmesan for a colourful party pizza that impresses guests.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the baker's flour and water directly into the mixing bowl, guaranteeing a consistent pizza base every time. [Built-in scale]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free kneading - The TM7 kneads the fresh yeast dough to elastic smoothness while you slice the mozzarella for the topping. [Hands-free]. [Hands-Free]
- Silky sauce mixing - The Thermomix blends the canned chopped tomatoes with salt into a velvety Margherita sauce in seconds. [Time saving]. [Time Savings]
- Guided cooking - Cookidoo on the TM7 guides you step by step from proving the dough to finishing with olive oil. [Guided cooking]. [Guided Cooking]
- Multi-functionality - One TM7 mixing bowl weighs, kneads and blends every pizza component, leaving you minimal washing up afterwards. [Easy cleaning]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- extra virgin olive oil
- water
- sugar
- fresh yeast
- baker's flour
- salt
- extra virgin olive oil
- mozzarella
- canned chopped tomatoes
- salt