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Ingredients
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Pizza Margherita
Method
Pizza Margherita Preparation
Prepare the Dough
If you're using pre-made dough, skip to the next step. If making from scratch, mix flour, water, yeast, and salt in a bowl. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible (usually around 250°C or 482°F) for at least 30 minutes. If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide it into two equal parts for two pizzas. Roll one part into a circle about 12 inches in diameter, using your hands or a rolling pin.
Assemble the Pizza
Transfer the rolled dough onto a pizza peel or a baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce. Add fresh basil leaves on top, and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake the Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone (or simply place the baking sheet in the oven). Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy, and the cheese is bubbling.
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute. Slice and serve hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.