Margherita Pizza Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil on a thin crust.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Add Olive Oil
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Brush the surface with olive oil.
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
Evenly distribute the sliced tomatoes over the dough, followed by slices of fresh mozzarella. Tear the basil leaves and sprinkle them on top.
- 5
Season
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the pizza to enhance the flavors.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve hot.