Margherita Recipe
Our delicious red sauce topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato and fresh basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Base and Toppings
Method
Preparation and Baking
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the pizza.
- 2
Roll Out the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Spread the Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 4
Add Cheese and Tomatoes
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce. Slice the fresh tomatoes and arrange them on top of the cheese.
- 5
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle salt to taste over the toppings and drizzle olive oil over the pizza.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Garnish with Basil
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and top it with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
