Margherita Recipe
Mozzarella, Basil, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Margherita Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 2
Spread the Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- 4
Add Basil and Oil
Place fresh basil leaves over the cheese, then drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt to taste.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, slice, and serve hot.