🍕🌿🧀 Italian Margherita Pizza 🍅🫒🇮🇹

 

Transport yourself to the streets of Naples with this classic Italian Margherita Pizza recipe! With its simple yet vibrant combination of fresh tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil leaves atop a crispy pizza crust, this pizza is a timeless favorite that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. Let's roll up our sleeves, dust off the flour, and create a masterpiece that will delight your taste buds and transport you to Italy with every bite!

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • Handful of fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible, typically around 500°F (260°C), and place a pizza stone or an upside-down baking sheet in the oven to preheat.

  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a circle, approximately 12 inches in diameter.

  3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a piece of parchment paper dusted with cornmeal or flour to prevent sticking.

  4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

  5. Arrange the sliced fresh mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.

  6. Tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the cheese.

  7. Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the pizza, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.

  8. Carefully transfer the prepared pizza, still on the parchment paper, to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.

  9. Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

  10. Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two before slicing.

  11. Slice the Italian Margherita Pizza into wedges and serve hot.

  12. Enjoy the classic flavors of Italy with every cheesy, savory bite of this delicious Margherita Pizza!

This recipe yields one 12-inch pizza and is perfect for a cozy night in or a casual dinner with friends. With its simple yet exquisite flavors, Italian Margherita Pizza is a timeless classic that never fails to please. Buon appetito! 🍽️🍅🧀

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