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Ingredients
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Margarita Pizza Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 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.
- 2
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 4
Season
Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Add Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top it with fresh basil leaves. Let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
- 7
Serve
Cut the pizza into slices and serve hot.