Pizza Margherita Recipe
fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, & basil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Tomato Sauce
Toppings
Method
Pizza Dough
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add flour, olive oil, and salt. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
Tomato Sauce
- 2
Assemble and Bake
- 3
Assemble the Pizza
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread the tomato sauce evenly on the dough, tear mozzarella into pieces and distribute on top. Drizzle with olive oil.
- 4
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
