At The Golden Basil, every Margherita Pizza is made using a traditional cooking process that focuses on fresh ingredients and careful preparation. We begin by making our pizza dough from flour, water, yeast, salt, and olive oil. The dough is left to rise slowly, creating a light, airy base with plenty of flavour.
Once the dough is ready, it is hand stretched rather than rolled with a machine. This helps keep the texture soft on the inside while allowing the edges to become crisp during baking. Our chefs then spread a layer of homemade tomato sauce over the base before adding slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.
Fresh basil leaves are placed on top, followed by a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. The pizza is baked at a high temperature until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted perfectly. Finally, it is finished with a few extra basil leaves before being served.
Although the recipe is simple, every step is important. Using fresh ingredients and following traditional methods allows the natural flavours to shine through. At The Golden Basil, we believe that taking the time to prepare each pizza with care is what makes every bite taste authentic and amazing.
