Margherita Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
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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's hot enough for baking the pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 3
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the pizza. Drizzle with olive oil for added flavor.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Add Fresh Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves.
- 8
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.