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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
An authentic Italian Margherita pizza with a crispy crust, topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2.25 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup 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 and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
- Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust.
- Layer the mozzarella slices over the sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, salt, and pepper before serving.
Notes
Tip: For a crispier crust, bake on a pizza stone. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
