The Margherita Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). 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 pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Top with Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and scatter them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 4
Season
Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza, and season with salt and black pepper 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
Add Basil
Once the pizza is baked, remove it from the oven and add the fresh basil leaves on top.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.