Description
A delicious and classic Margherita pizza topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
- Add warm water and olive oil; mix to form a dough.
- Knead the dough for about 5 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.
- Spread crushed tomatoes over the dough, leaving a border.
- Top with mozzarella slices and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a crispier crust, bake the pizza 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: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Margherita pizza, Italian pizza, vegetarian pizza