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
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to its highest setting (usually around 475°F to 500°F). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 2
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 4
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Add Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves. Let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
