Description
A traditional Margherita pizza with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
- Add warm water and olive oil, then knead to form a dough.
- Let the dough rise for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly on the dough.
- Top with mozzarella and basil leaves.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
For a crispier crust, bake on a pizza stone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg