Margherita Recipe
plum tomato sauce, fior di latte, fresh basil, olive oil
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Margherita Pizza
Method
Directions to Make Margherita Pizza
- 1
Prepare the Tomato Sauce
In a saucepan, crush the plum tomatoes and cook them over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Add salt to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to its highest setting (usually around 475°F or 250°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- 3
Shape the Pizza Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer it to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
- 4
Assemble the Pizza
Spread a thin layer of the prepared plum tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Tear the fior di latte cheese into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce. Drizzle with olive oil.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the assembled pizza (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter fresh basil leaves on top. Let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve.
