Description
A delicious and simple classic Italian pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl; let it sit until frothy.
- Mix flour and salt in a large bowl; add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise for 30 minutes in a warm area.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread crushed tomatoes evenly on the dough, leaving a border.
- Top with sliced mozzarella and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Add fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For a crispy pizza, use a pizza stone and preheat it in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pizza, Margherita, Italian cuisine, vegetarian pizza, homemade pizza