Margherita Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh 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). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, typically about 12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the cheese. Drizzle olive oil on top for added flavor.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone). Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Add Basil
Once the pizza is out of the oven, scatter the fresh basil leaves on top before slicing.
- 8
Serve
Slice the pizza and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade Margherita pizza!
