Description
A traditional Italian pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour. Knead until smooth.
- Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a pizza shape.
- Spread tomato sauce on the base, leaving a border.
- Arrange mozzarella slices on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and let the dough rise longer for a more flavorful crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pizza, Margherita pizza, Italian pizza, homemade pizza