Margherita Pizza Recipe
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, basil, DOP olive oil al crudo
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
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Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to its highest setting (usually around 250°C or 482°F) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
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Shape the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch the pizza dough into a round shape, about 10-12 inches in diameter. Make sure the edges are slightly thicker for the crust.
- 4
Assemble the Pizza
Spread the crushed San Marzano tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about an inch around the edges. Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and scatter them on top of the sauce. Add fresh basil leaves.
- 5
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle the DOP olive oil over the top of the pizza.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
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Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute. Add more fresh basil leaves if desired and serve hot.
