Description
A traditional Italian pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
- Add warm water and olive oil to the bowl.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
- Spread crushed tomatoes over the base.
- Top with mozzarella slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a crispier crust, bake pizza on a preheated pizza stone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pizza, Italian, vegetarian, margherita pizza, homemade pizza