Margherita Pizza Recipe
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and 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). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as well.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 5
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone) and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Add Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves.
- 8
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.
