Margherita Pizza Recipe
Tomato sauce, fiordilatte mozzarella, fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to the highest setting (usually around 250°C or 482°F). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a round shape, about 10-12 inches in diameter.
- 2
Add the Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving about an inch around the edges for the crust.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the fiordilatte mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 4
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 5
Add Basil and Olive Oil
Once the pizza is out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves on top and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt to taste.
- 6
Serve
Slice the pizza and serve hot, enjoying the classic flavors of Margherita pizza.
