Margherita Recipe
SAN MARZANO TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, BASIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to its highest setting (usually around 475°F or 245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- 3
Shape the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch and shape the pizza dough into a round shape, about 10-12 inches in diameter.
- 4
Assemble the Pizza
Spread the crushed San Marzano tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them over the sauce. Add fresh basil leaves on top.
- 5
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top of the pizza.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.
