Classic Margherita Pizza
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 pizzas 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A traditional Italian 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 (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Mix the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
- Add the warm water and olive oil, and knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise for 30 minutes, covered.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.
- Spread tomato sauce over the base.
- Place mozzarella slices on top and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a crispier crust, pre-bake the crust for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pizza, Margherita, Italian cooking