Margherita Pizza Recipe
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 2
Shape the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch and shape the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the shaped pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 5
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone) and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Add Basil
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves.
- 8
Slice and Serve
Slice the pizza and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade Margherita pizza!
