Margherita Pizza Recipe
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- 2
Add the Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the mozzarella cheese into smaller pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 4
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle salt over the pizza to taste. Drizzle olive oil over the top for added flavor.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Add Fresh Basil
Once out of the oven, add fresh basil leaves on top of the pizza. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
