Description
A classic Italian Margherita pizza with fresh basil, mozzarella, and a homemade tomato sauce.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar; let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture; knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the base, leaving a small border.
- Top with sliced mozzarella and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a crispier crust, use a pizza stone and preheat it in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pizza, Margherita, Italian, vegetarian, easy recipe