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
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pizza Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, usually about 1/4 inch for a thin crust.
- 2
Add the Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add the Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 4
Season and Add Basil
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the pizza to taste. Tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the cheese.
- 5
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the pizza for added flavor.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot. Enjoy your Margherita Pizza!
