Margherita - San Marzano Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, Ruskin tomatoes

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, crush the San Marzano tomatoes by hand, adding salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix well and set aside.
2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to its highest setting (usually around 250°C or 482°F) and place a pizza stone inside if you have one.
3
Shape the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 10-12 inches in diameter.
4
Assemble the Pizza
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Tear the buffalo mozzarella into pieces and distribute them over the sauce.
5
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the hot oven (or onto the pizza stone). Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
6
Add Fresh Basil
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and scatter fresh basil leaves over the top. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and season with black pepper.
7
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.