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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Dough
If using store-bought dough, skip to the next step. If making your own, prepare the pizza dough according to your recipe and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 3
Shape the Pizza
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round, about 1/4 inch thick. Transfer it to a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 5
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 6
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle salt over the cheese and drizzle olive oil on top.
- 7
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the oven (or onto the preheated pizza stone) and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 8
Add Fresh Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately add fresh basil leaves on top for added flavor.
- 9
Slice and Serve
Allow the pizza to cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve hot.