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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 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 Dough
On a floured surface, stretch and shape the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the stretched dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 5
Season and Bake
Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza, season with salt and black pepper, then bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Add Basil
Once out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves on top of the pizza for added flavor.
- 7
Serve
Slice the pizza and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade Margherita pizza!