Margherita Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
- 3
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the stretched dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Season
Drizzle the olive oil over the top, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Bake
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Add Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves.
- 8
Serve
Slice the pizza and serve hot.
