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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to the highest setting (usually around 250°C / 482°F). Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 2
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the passata evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Mozzarella
Tear the mozzarella cheese into smaller pieces and distribute them evenly over the passata.
- 4
Add Basil and Seasoning
Scatter fresh basil leaves on top and sprinkle with espelette pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and add salt to taste.
- 5
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 bubbling.
- 6
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice it, and serve immediately.