Margherita Recipe
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
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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 to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- 2
Add the Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute it evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 4
Season and Bake
Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 5
Finish with Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves. Let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving.
