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Margherita Pizza

Description

Margherita pizza is a simple yet delicious Italian classic, featuring a thin, crispy crust topped with fresh tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil leaves. Drizzled with olive oil and often seasoned with a pinch of salt, it embodies the vibrant flavors of Italy in every bite.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven
    1. Preheat your oven to 250°C (482°F) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the pizza.
  2. Prepare Dough
    1. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Add Sauce
    1. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Add Cheese
    1. Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
  5. Add Tomatoes
    1. Slice the fresh tomatoes and distribute them evenly over the cheese.
  6. Season
    1. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and black pepper.
  7. Bake Pizza
    1. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  8. Add Basil
    1. Once the pizza is done baking, remove it from the oven and scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
  9. Serve
    1. Slice the pizza and serve hot. Enjoy your classic Margherita Pizza!