Margherita Pizza Recipe
mozzarella, basil, crushed san marzano tomatoes, olive oil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to its highest setting, usually around 475°F (245°C) or higher if your oven allows.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Add the Tomato Sauce
Spread the crushed San Marzano tomatoes over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese and Basil
Tear the mozzarella into pieces and scatter it over the tomato sauce. Add fresh basil leaves on top.
- 5
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle with salt.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve hot.
