Margherita Recipe
oven dried tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Margherita Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to prepare for baking the pizza.
- 2
Roll Out the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, typically about ¼ inch thick.
- 3
Add the Sauce
Spread the roasted tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Layer the Toppings
Scatter the oven dried tomatoes, followed by tearing pieces of fresh mozzarella over the sauce. Add the fresh basil leaves on top.
- 5
Season the Pizza
Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza onto a baking stone or a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice it, and serve hot. Enjoy your Margherita pizza!
