Pizza Margherita with roasted tomato pizza sauce (Pizza Margarita)

After Easter and all celebrations of last time I wanted to do something savory type.

I made this pizza and was really delicious. Some times at night I make pizza for dinner but I dont post. So here is my last pizza I made.
The dough is a recipe from Weight watchers(so good) and a classic: Pizza Margarita.

Source : A family feast

Ingredients Pizza Margherita

Dough (weight watchers)

2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cup luke warm water (use as needed)
pinch of sugar

For topping

1/2 cup Roasted tomato pizza sauce or your favorite sauce
6 slices mozarella , cheddar or provolone
6 slices fresh tomatoes sliced
2 tablespoon fresh basil leaves chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
drizzle of olive oil

Method

In a medium bowl put yeast, sugar and luke warm water and set aside about 15 minutes and allow to proof.
When the water turns frothy add to the flour, oil and salt. in a mixing bowl.
Mix and make a dough. Knead the dough until is soft
then allow the dough in a bowl and cover with a dish towel or plastic wrap at room temperature (about 1 to 2 hours) or until double in size
Sprinkle top lightly with flour. (Is still is sticky you can add some flour)

On a floured surface make dough to a 12-14 inch round.( 25-30 cm) Cover with a dish towel and let sit for another 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375° F (180°c)
Place pizza crust on prepared baking sheet.
Carefully spread pizza sauce. Sprinkle some oregano or other italian herbs.
Add the mozzarella and tomato slices on top of sauce. Sprinkle basil over top.
Drizzle a little oil over the whole pizza.
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and just begining to turn golden brown.
Remove the pizza from oven, and transfer to a rack. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Slice and serve.

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