Eshaan Nagpal Shares Restaurant-Style Pizza Recipe

To craft the perfect pizza, begin with a carefully crafted dough. In a large bowl, combine 450 ml warm water, 5 gm sugar, and 10 gm dry active yeast, allowing the mixture to sit until bubbles form. Add 850 gm of refined flour and knead the dough vigorously for a total of 20 minutes, first without and then with 7 gm of salt and 30 ml of oil. Afterwards, cover the dough and let it rest for 1-2 hours, allowing it to rise. Once risen, portion the dough into 200 gm balls and let them rest for another hour.

While the dough is resting, create a flavorful tomato sauce. Heat 2 tbsp of oil and add 2 tsp of chopped garlic, followed by 1 cup of tomato puree. Cook for 5 minutes, then add basil leaves for freshness. For the pizza assembly, stretch the dough onto a baking tray dusted with semolina (blended first for smoothness). Spread the tomato sauce evenly, then add a generous layer of cheese before topping it with your preferred ingredients. A pinch of salt and 2 tsp of olive oil complete the preparation.

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To achieve that quintessential pizza goodness, preheat your oven to 230°C. Place the assembled pizza in the hot oven and bake it until it puffs up and turns golden on all sides. This high-temperature baking ensures a crispy crust and a gooey, perfectly melted cheese topping. Follow these steps, and you'll have a homemade pizza that rivals the beloved offerings from a famous fast food chain. Enjoy your delicious creation!

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