Margherita Recipe
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
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 the Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add the 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 pizza, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Add Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter fresh basil leaves on top. Allow to cool for a minute.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Slice the pizza into wedges and serve hot.
