Margherita Recipe
burrata, new zealand mozzarella, red sauce, fresh basil, parmesan reggiano, sea salt, olive oil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using store-bought pizza dough, let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. If making from scratch, follow your dough recipe for preparation.
- 2
Shape the Pizza
On a floured surface, stretch out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Place it on a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Add the Sauce
Spread the red pizza sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add the Cheeses
Tear the burrata into pieces and distribute it over the sauce. Then, add the New Zealand mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced, over the top.
- 5
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle sea salt over the pizza and drizzle with olive oil to enhance the flavors.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Finish with Basil and Parmesan
Once out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves over the top and shave or grate Parmesan Reggiano cheese on top for added flavor.
- 8
Serve
Slice the pizza and serve immediately, enjoying the rich flavors and freshness of the ingredients.