Margherita Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 2
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into smaller pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 4
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the hot pizza stone or a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Add Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves. Let it cool for a minute before slicing.
- 7
Serve
Slice the pizza and serve hot.
