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Classic Margherita Pizza
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A simple and delicious margherita pizza topped with fresh basil and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread crushed tomatoes evenly on the dough and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Arrange mozzarella slices on top of the tomatoes, then add fresh basil leaves.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For a crispier crust, preheat your baking sheet in the oven before adding the pizza.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
