
Pizza Margherita Recipe
Classic pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Margherita Ingredients
Method
Directions for Pizza Margherita
Prepare the Dough
Preheat the oven to 250°C (482°F). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a preheated pizza stone or baking tray and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, add fresh basil leaves on top, slice, and serve hot.