Margherita Recipe
Tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for baking the pizza.
- 2
Prepare Pizza Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 3
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 5
Season and Add Basil
Sprinkle salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Scatter the fresh basil leaves on top of the mozzarella.
- 6
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza for added flavor.
- 7
Bake Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.
