Margherita Pizza Recipe
Tomato sauce with mozzarella, fresh mozzarella & fresh basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 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 the Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add the Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 4
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Add Fresh Basil
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool for a few minutes, slice it up, and enjoy your Margherita pizza!
