Margherita Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 2
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 4
Season the Pizza
Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Garnish with Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool slightly, then slice and serve hot.
