Description
A traditional Italian Margherita pizza made with fresh ingredients and a homemade crust.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
- Add the warm water and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
- Preheat your oven to a high temperature (475°F or 245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a baking sheet.
- Spread the crushed tomatoes over the dough.
- Top with mozzarella slices and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
You can add other toppings as desired. Make sure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg