Margherita Recipe
[vegetarian] crushed tomato, mozzarella, sicilian olive oil, basil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for baking the pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape (round or rectangular) to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- 3
Add the Toppings
Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the rolled out dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
- 4
Add Cheese and Oil
Tear the mozzarella cheese into pieces and distribute it evenly over the tomato layer. Drizzle the Sicilian olive oil over the top.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or a pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Add Fresh Basil
Once the pizza is out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves on top for added flavor and freshness.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Allow the pizza to cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve hot.
