Margherita Pizza Recipe
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, olive oil, basil, maldon salt
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
If using homemade dough, prepare it according to your recipe and let it rise. If using store-bought, let it come to room temperature.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- 3
Assemble the Pizza
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a piece of parchment paper. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 4
Add Cheese and Oil
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce. Grate or sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of Maldon salt. Slice and serve hot.
