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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for baking the pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 3
Spread the Sauce
Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the rolled-out 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 tomato sauce. Then sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top.
- 5
Season and Drizzle
Drizzle olive oil over the pizza, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve hot.
