Margherita Pizza Recipe
Tomato sauce, sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil (GFM)
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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 it is hot enough for baking the pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Pizza Dough
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- 4
Add Toppings
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and scatter them over the sauce. Add the sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and drizzle with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Add Fresh Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- 7
Serve
Slice the pizza and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade Margherita Pizza!
