Margherita Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to the highest setting (usually around 475°F to 500°F). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 2
Shape the Pizza Base
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a pizza peel or an inverted baking sheet dusted with flour.
- 3
Add the Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the toppings. Drizzle olive oil on top.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Add Fresh Basil
Once the pizza is out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves on top for garnish.
- 8
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.