Margherita Pizza Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using store-bought dough, allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 2
Shape the Pizza
On a floured surface, roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 3
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute it over the sauce.
- 4
Seasoning
Drizzle olive oil over the cheese and season with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Add Fresh Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves. Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing.