Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsTrattoria MercattoMargherita Recipe

Margherita Recipe

Inspired by Trattoria Mercatto
Time30m
Serves2

tomato, fior di latte, basil

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the pizza.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Dough

    On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Add Tomato Sauce

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

  4. 4

    Add Cheese

    Tear the fior di latte cheese into small pieces and distribute them evenly on top of the tomato sauce.

  5. 5

    Season and Drizzle

    Sprinkle salt over the pizza to taste and drizzle olive oil on top for added flavor.

  6. 6

    Bake the Pizza

    Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  7. 7

    Add Fresh Basil

    Once out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves over the top of the pizza.

  8. 8

    Slice and Serve

    Let the pizza cool for a couple of minutes, then slice it and serve hot.

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