Margherita Recipe
Classic pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
Shape the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the stretched dough, leaving about half an inch around the edges.
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
Season and Add Basil
Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Add fresh basil leaves.
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and enjoy!