Description
A simple and delicious Margherita pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, perfect for any pizza lover.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- Add warm water and olive oil, and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.
- Spread crushed tomatoes over the crust, leaving a border.
- Top with mozzarella slices, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a crispy crust, bake the pizza on a preheated pizza stone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pizza, Margherita, Italian, vegetarian, baking