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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Toppings
Seasonings
Method
Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) for a crispy crust.
Prepare the Pizza Dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Season the Sauce
Sprinkle salt, black pepper, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes over the sauce for added flavor.
Topping the Pizza
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the tomato sauce.
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the topped pizza to enhance flavor.
Baking
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Add Fresh Basil
Once out of the oven, top the pizza with fresh basil leaves for a fragrant finish.
Serving
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool for a few minutes, then slice it into wedges and serve hot.