Margherita Pizza Recipe
Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & the freshest basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a round shape. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 2
Add Tomatoes
Slice the vine-ripened tomatoes and spread them evenly over the pizza dough. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Add Mozzarella
Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into pieces and distribute them evenly on top of the tomatoes.
- 4
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza for added flavor.
- 5
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 bubbling.
- 6
Add Fresh Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top before slicing.
- 7
Serve
Cut the pizza into slices and serve hot.
