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Ingredients
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Pizza Toppings
Method
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- 2
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch round.
- 3
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the base. Tear the mozzarella into pieces and distribute them over the sauce.
- 4
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the top, sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Add Basil
Once out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves over the top and let it cool for a minute before slicing.
