Greggs Margherita Pizza
Classic Margherita pizza on a soft focaccia-style base with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
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Why you'll love it
Recreate Greggs' popular Margherita Pizza at home! With a soft, fluffy focaccia-style base, tangy tomato sauce, and plenty of melted mozzarella, this pizza brings the bakery experience to your kitchen.
About the original
Greggs launched their pizza range to expand beyond traditional bakery items, offering a quick and affordable pizza option for lunch. The Margherita Pizza showcases their commitment to simple, quality ingredients with a unique focaccia-style base that sets it apart from traditional pizzerias.
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Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 500 g Plain Flour
- 14 g Dried Yeast — 2 tsp
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
Pizza Sauce & Toppings
- 400 g Chopped Tomatoes (tinned) — 1 tin
- 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 1 piece Onion — finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic — minced
- 1 tbsp Oregano
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 200 g Mozzarella Cheese — grated
Method
Make the pizza base: Mix warm water (300ml) with yeast and sugar, let stand for 5 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil, knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
Make the sauce: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a pan, fry onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Divide dough into 2 portions. Roll each into a rectangle about 1cm thick on a floured surface.
Place dough on lined baking trays. Spread tomato sauce evenly over each base, leaving a small border. Top generously with grated mozzarella.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling, and crust is golden. Slice and serve hot.
Tips & Variations
- Let the dough rise properly for a light, fluffy base - the full hour makes a big difference to the texture.
- Use fresh mozzarella for the best melting quality and flavour. Pre-grated works too, but fresh gives that authentic pizza experience.
- Preheat your oven fully before baking - a hot oven is key to getting that crispy bottom and perfectly melted cheese.
FAQs
- Can I use store-bought pizza dough?
- Yes! Storebought is a great time saver!
- I don't have time to make dough - any shortcuts?
- Try naan bread, pita bread or flatbread and tortillas!
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 546 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Carbs | 57 g |
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