Margherita Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 3
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Season and Add Basil
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the pizza. Add fresh basil leaves on top.
- 6
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle olive oil over the top of the pizza for added flavor.
- 7
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 8
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.
