Pizza Margherita Recipe
Fresh Mozzarella, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Base and Toppings
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it's hot enough for pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Add the Toppings
Drizzle olive oil over the dough. Evenly distribute the oven roasted tomatoes on top. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and scatter over the tomatoes.
- 4
Season the Pizza
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the toppings to enhance the flavors.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Finish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven. Scatter fresh basil leaves on top. Drizzle with balsamic reduction if desired. Let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve.
