The Original Margherita Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

San Marzano Tomato, Fior di Latte, Basil.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, crush the San Marzano tomatoes by hand or with a fork. Add salt to taste and mix well.
2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to its highest temperature (usually around 250°C or 482°F) and place a pizza stone inside if you have one.
3
Shape the Dough
On a lightly floured surface, stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch round, ensuring the edges are slightly thicker for the crust.
4
Assemble the Pizza
Spread the crushed San Marzano tomato sauce evenly on the dough. Tear the Fior di Latte cheese into pieces and distribute it over the sauce. Add fresh basil leaves on top.
5
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 bubbling.
6
Finish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and let it cool for a minute before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy!