For the Pizza Dough:

• 250 grams (1¾ cups) fine Italian semolina flour or plain/all-purpose flour
• 7 grams (¼ oz.) fresh or compressed yeast
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• A pinch of sea salt
• Approximately 300 ml (1¼ cups) warm water

For the Pizza Topping:

• 400 ml pizza sauce
• 250-gram (9-oz.) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• A handful of fresh basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to season
• A pizza peel

Instructions:

Preparing the Pizza Oven:

1. Preheat your pizza oven to 500°C (932°F).
2. Liberally dust your pizza peel with flour to prevent sticking.

Making the Pizza Dough:

3. In a bowl, combine the semolina flour (or plain/all-purpose flour) with crumbled fresh yeast. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, and a generous pinch of salt. Gradually add enough warm water to create a very soft dough.
4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a clean, oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise for approximately 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

Shaping the Pizzas:

6. Divide the risen dough into two equal portions and knead each half into a round shape. Pat or roll the dough rounds into 23-cm (9-inch) circles, ensuring they remain well-floured. You’ll cook each pizza one at a time.
7. Place the first stretched dough base on the floured pizza peel.

Topping and Baking the Pizzas:

8. Spread each pizza base lightly with pizza sauce, then cover it with thinly sliced mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Allow the topped pizzas to rise in a warm place for 10 minutes.
9. Working swiftly, slide the pizza peel with the first pizza into your preheated pizza oven. Bake for approximately 60 seconds, rotating the pizza about every 20 seconds to ensure even baking and prevent burning. The crust should appear golden, and the cheese should be melted and bubbling.
10. Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle it with fresh basil leaves, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
11. Repeat the process with the second pizza.
12. Eat immediately and enjoy your Sicilian-Style Pizza Margherita!

These pizzas are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven when the crust is crispy, and the flavors are at their peak. For an authentic pizza experience at home, consider an MB Chef pizza oven.