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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- 3
Add Sauce
Spread the red pizza sauce evenly over the base of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute it evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Bake
Place the pizza in the oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Garnish
Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.

