Margherita Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza with mozzarella and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
- 2
Prepare the Pizza Dough
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Add the Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese and Basil
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce. Scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
- 5
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste. Drizzle with olive oil.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, allow it to cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.
