Margherita Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it is hot enough for pizza baking.
Prepare Pizza Base
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and evenly distribute them over the tomato sauce.
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the pizza. Drizzle olive oil on top for added flavor.
Bake Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Add Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top it with fresh basil leaves.
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool for a minute, then slice it into wedges and serve hot.
