Classic Margherita Pizza (Print-Friendly Version)
A simple Italian creation with fresh mozzarella, crushed tomatoes, basil, and a golden crust baked crisp.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dough
01 -
1 pizza dough ball
→ Sauce
02 -
240 ml crushed tomatoes
03 -
Salt to taste
→ Toppings
04 -
225 g fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
05 -
Fresh basil leaves
06 -
30 ml olive oil
# Detailed Directions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 245°C.
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Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to desired thickness.
03 -
Place the rolled dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
04 -
Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the surface of the dough.
05 -
Distribute the sliced mozzarella uniformly on top of the tomato sauce.
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Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle salt to taste.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
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Remove from oven and top with fresh basil leaves.
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Slice the pizza and serve hot.
# Helpful Advice:
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For a crispier crust, bake on a pizza stone preheated in the oven.
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Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to enhance flavor.