Margherita Pizza Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Dough
If you are using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. If you are making homemade dough, prepare it in advance according to your recipe, allowing adequate time for rising.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) about 30 minutes before baking the pizza.
- 3
Shape the Pizza
On a floured surface, take the pizza dough and stretch it into a round shape, forming a crust at the edges. Aim for a diameter of about 12 inches.
- 4
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the base of the pizza, leaving about an inch around the edges for the crust.
- 5
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and scatter it evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 6
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and ground black pepper according to your taste.
- 7
Bake the Pizza
Carefully place the pizza in the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- 8
Add Fresh Basil
Once the pizza is out of the oven, immediately top it with fresh basil leaves for added aroma and flavor.
- 9
Slice and Serve
Allow the pizza to cool for a couple of minutes, then slice it into wedges and serve immediately.
