Margherita Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza with mozzarella and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Toppings
Method
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats.
- 2
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 3
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface.
- 4
Add Cheese and Basil
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then add fresh basil leaves on top. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Bake 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.
- 6
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.