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Classic Margherita Pizza
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A classic Italian pizza topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil for a simple yet delicious meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture, knead until smooth, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
- Top with mozzarella cheese slices and fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden brown.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
For a crispy crust, preheat the baking surface in the oven before placing the pizza on it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pizza
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg