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Classic Margherita Pizza
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A simple yet delicious Margherita pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Mix the flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- Add the warm water and olive oil, then stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough to your desired thickness on a baking sheet.
- Spread the tomato sauce over the dough.
- Place mozzarella slices evenly on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For best results, use a pizza stone and allow the pizza to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pizza, margherita pizza, Italian recipe