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italian
Classic Italian Margherita Pizza
Authentic Neapolitan-style pizza with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil
Ingredients
- Pizza dough500g
- San Marzano tomatoes400g
- Fresh mozzarella250g
- Fresh basil10 leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil3 tbsp
- Sea saltto taste
Instructions
1
Allow pizza dough to come to room temperature for 1 hour before working with it.
2
Preheat your oven to the highest temperature (ideally 500°F/260°C) with a pizza stone inside.
3
Crush San Marzano tomatoes by hand and season with salt and olive oil.
4
Stretch dough into a 12-inch circle, keeping the edges slightly thicker.
5
Spread tomato sauce, add torn mozzarella pieces, and drizzle with olive oil.
6
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
7
Top with fresh basil leaves immediately after removing from oven.
Chef's Tips
The key to a perfect Margherita is using high-quality ingredients and not overloading the pizza with toppings. Less is more!
