Classic Margherita Pizza
A timeless Italian margherita pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt.
- Add olive oil and warm water; 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 into a circle.
- Spread tomato sauce on the dough, leaving a border.
- Top with mozzarella slices and basil leaves.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
For a crispy crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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