Margherita Pizza Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce on a thin crust
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it's about 12 inches in diameter.
- 2
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the 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.
- 4
Add Basil and Season
Scatter fresh basil leaves on top of the cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or a pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot.