The Margherita Pizza Recipe
Fresh tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, topped with whole leaf basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Tomato Sauce
In a blender or food processor, blend the fresh tomatoes until smooth. Add salt and olive oil to taste. Set aside.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to its highest setting, ideally around 250°C (482°F). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 3
Roll Out the Dough
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 10-12 inches in diameter.
- 4
Assemble the Pizza
Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce over the dough. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute evenly on top of the sauce. Season with black pepper.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Add Basil and Serve
Once out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves over the pizza. Drizzle with a little olive oil if desired. Slice and serve hot.