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Toronto Life Cookbook: Queen Margherita Pizza co-owner John Chetti shares his 10 favourite pizza toppings

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Toronto Life Cookbook: Pizza
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Toronto Life Cookbook: Pizza
Toronto Life Cookbook: Pizza
Toronto Life Cookbook: Pizza
Toronto Life Cookbook: Pizza
Toronto Life Cookbook: Pizza
Toronto Life Cookbook: Pizza
Toronto Life Cookbook: Pizza
Toronto Life Cookbook: Pizza
Toronto Life Cookbook: Pizza
Toronto Life Cookbook: Pizza

PREP TIME: 3 hours | COOK TIME: 20 minutes


THE ULTIMATE PIZZA DOUGH

2 tbsp fresh yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 3⅓ cups unbleached flour 1 tbsp salt


1. Dissolve 2 tbsp yeast into 5 tsp lukewarm water. Add 2 tbsp flour and mix into a smooth paste. Cover with a tea towel and let rise 30 minutes.

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2. In a large bowl, make a deep hole in the middle of 2¾ cups flour. Pour in the yeast liquid, salt and remaining water. Knead continuously with well-floured hands for about 10 minutes. When the dough is elastic, form it into a loaf and then cut into 4 equal pieces. Form the pieces into balls and cover. Let rise 2 hours until they double in size. Each ball makes a pizza.

3. Preheat oven to 425º F. Knead each ball for a couple of minutes. Flatten each ball into a thin circle, then roll to desired thinness. Make a raised edge by pressing knuckles 1 inch inside the circle. Add toppings.

4. Bake on well-greased pan for 15 to 20 minutes, or place on a pizza stone and bake at your oven’s highest temperature until desired doneness.

5. For variations that use tomato sauce, blend a can of San Marzano DOP tomatoes with a handful of basil, ½ cup olive oil and a pinch of salt.

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