Margherita Recipe
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, grana padano
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Pizza Dough
Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
- 2
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 4
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle salt over the pizza. Drizzle with olive oil for added flavor.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Add Basil and Grana Padano
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves and grated Grana Padano cheese.
- 7
Serve
Let the pizza cool for a minute, slice, and serve hot. Enjoy your Margherita pizza!