Jul 14 2026

Margherita Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Homemade mozzarella, tomato sauce, & basil

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Ingredients

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Pizza Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 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. 2

    Add Tomato Sauce

    Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

  3. 3

    Add Mozzarella

    Tear the homemade mozzarella into small pieces and distribute it evenly over the sauce.

  4. 4

    Season and Drizzle

    Sprinkle salt over the top and drizzle olive oil for added flavor.

  5. 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. 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. 7

    Serve

    Slice and serve your Margherita pizza hot, drizzling with more olive oil if desired.

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