Margherita Pizza Recipe
Pizza topped with fresh mozzarella and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough and Toppings
Method
Preparation and Baking
- 1
Make the Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- 3
Prepare Pizza
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper.
- 4
Add Toppings
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough. Tear fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them over the sauce. Add fresh basil leaves on top.
- 5
Bake
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
