Description
A simple yet delicious homemade Margherita pizza featuring fresh ingredients and a crispy crust.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp active dry 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- Add the warm water and olive oil, and knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your preferred thickness.
- Spread the tomato sauce over the dough.
- Top with mozzarella, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
For a crispier crust, bake on a pizza stone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pizza, margherita, Italian, vegetarian, homemade