Margherita Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to the highest setting, usually around 475°F (245°C), and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a circle, about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
- 3
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Season and Add Basil
Drizzle olive oil over the pizza, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Add fresh basil leaves, either whole or torn.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice it, and serve hot. Enjoy your Margherita pizza!