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Classic Margherita Pizza
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A traditional Italian pizza topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 packet of active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup of warm water
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 cup of crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl; let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the flour, salt, and olive oil; knead the dough until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, covered.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to form a pizza base.
- Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the base.
- Arrange the mozzarella slices on top and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Top with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding the toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pizza, margherita, italian cuisine, vegetarian pizza