Margherita Recipe
Homemade mozzarella, tomato sauce, & basil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 250°C (482°F). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 2
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Mozzarella
Tear the homemade mozzarella into small pieces and distribute it evenly over the sauce.
- 4
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle salt over the top and drizzle olive oil for added flavor.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Add Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately add fresh basil leaves on top. Allow to cool for a minute before slicing.
- 7
Serve
Slice and serve your Margherita pizza hot, drizzling with more olive oil if desired.





