Margherita Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza with fresh mozzarella and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 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 peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them over the sauce.
- 4
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the pizza, then drizzle with olive oil.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the oven (or onto the pizza stone) 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 top with fresh basil leaves. Allow it to cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
- 7
Serve
Slice the pizza and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade Margherita pizza!