Margherita Recipe
garlic puree, tomatoes, cheese, basil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as well.
- 2
Shape the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer it to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Add Garlic Puree
Spread the garlic puree evenly over the surface of the pizza dough.
- 4
Layer the Tomatoes
Arrange the sliced fresh tomatoes evenly over the garlic puree. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Add Cheese
Place the sliced fresh mozzarella cheese over the tomatoes.
- 6
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the pizza.
- 7
Bake the Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 8
Add Fresh Basil
Once out of the oven, top the pizza with fresh basil leaves. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- 9
Serve
Cut the pizza into slices and serve hot.