Margherita Pizza Recipe
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 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.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and ground black pepper.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Add Fresh Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
- 8
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool for a minute, then slice into wedges and serve hot.
