Margherita Recipe
san marzano purée, basil, fiore di latte, sea salt, grated pecorino, evoo
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough and Toppings
Method
Preparation and Assembly
- 1
Prepare the Base
Preheat your oven to its highest setting (usually around 250°C or 482°F). Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 2
Add the Tomato Purée
Spread the San Marzano tomato purée evenly over the pizza base, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the fiore di latte cheese into pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato layer.
- 4
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle sea salt over the pizza and add the grated pecorino cheese. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil on top.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Finishing Touch
Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
