Description
A traditional Italian pizza topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the warm water and yeast in a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the flour, salt, and olive oil; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and place it on a pizza stone.
- Spread crushed tomatoes over the dough.
- Add slices of fresh mozzarella and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
Serve hot for the best flavor. Experiment with different toppings if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pizza, Italian, Margherita, vegetarian, homemade pizza