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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 a hot cooking environment for the pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a pizza stone or a baking sheet.
- 3
Add Marinara Sauce
Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the pizza. Drizzle with olive oil for added flavor.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Add Fresh Basil
Once the pizza is out of the oven, top it with fresh basil leaves. Let it rest for a minute before slicing.
- 8
Serve
Slice the pizza and serve hot, enjoying the classic flavors of Margherita pizza.
