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Ingredients
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Pizza Base and Toppings
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the pizza dough
If using store-bought pizza dough, follow the package instructions. If making from scratch, prepare your dough and let it rise according to your recipe.
- 2
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) or the highest setting available.
- 3
Shape the pizza
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Add the sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 5
Add cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 6
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the pizza, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Bake the pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 8
Add basil and serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves. Let it cool for a minute before slicing and serving.