Description
A simple and delicious Margherita pizza with fresh ingredients that celebrates classic Italian flavors.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine warm water and yeast in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil, then knead until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll the dough on a floured surface into a pizza shape.
- Spoon the tomato sauce on the base and spread it evenly.
- Top with mozzarella slices and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle a little olive oil on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pizza, margherita pizza, Italian food, vegetarian pizza