Margherita Pizza Recipe
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil (add pepperoni, white anchovy, or italian sausage +3)
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
Shape the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Add Cheese and Basil
Tear the mozzarella cheese into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce. Scatter the fresh basil leaves on top.
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza, and sprinkle with salt.
Add Optional Toppings
If desired, add pepperoni, white anchovy, or Italian sausage on top.
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot.
