Description
A simple and delicious Margherita pizza featuring fresh basil and mozzarella.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Sugar to taste
Instructions
- Combine flour, yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add warm water and olive oil, then mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread crushed tomatoes over the base.
- Top with sliced mozzarella and fresh basil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving = 1/2 pizza
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg