Classic Margherita Recipe
house tomato sauce, flor di latte cheese, fresh basil leaves
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired shape and thickness.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) or as high as it will go, ideally with a pizza stone inside.
- 3
Add the Sauce
Spread the house tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add the Cheese
Tear the flor di latte cheese into pieces and distribute it evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle a little salt over the cheese and drizzle olive oil on top for added flavor.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to your preheated oven (or pizza stone) and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Add Fresh Basil
Once the pizza is out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
- 8
Slice and Serve
Allow the pizza to cool for a minute, slice it up, and serve hot.