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Classic Margherita Pizza
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 pizzas 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A traditional Italian pizza topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 3/4 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, sugar, and yeast; let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Add yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.
- Let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust.
- Place mozzarella slices over the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle with balsamic reduction before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pizza, Margherita, Italian recipe, vegetarian pizza