Sophia’s Pizza Margherita Recipe
Roasted garlic cloves, roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil pesto on our house made pizza dough. Finished with balsamic reduction, and basil infused olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Pizza Dough
If using homemade pizza dough, prepare it according to your favorite recipe or use store-bought dough. Let it rest and rise as directed.
- 2
Roast the Garlic
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil with a drizzle of olive oil. Roast for about 20-25 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- 3
Prepare the Tomatoes
While the garlic is roasting, slice the roma tomatoes into thin rounds and set aside.
- 4
Assemble the Pizza
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Spread the basil pesto evenly over the dough. Arrange the sliced roma tomatoes on top, followed by the roasted garlic cloves. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and scatter it over the pizza.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Transfer the assembled pizza onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Finish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle the balsamic reduction and basil-infused olive oil over the top. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve hot.
