
Classic Italian Margherita Pizza
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A homemade margherita pizza with fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
This recipe is originally for 4 servings. How many are you cooking for today?
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 8 ozs mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
In a bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Mix in flour and salt to form a dough. Knead for 5 minutes, then let rise for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out dough, spread tomato sauce, and add mozzarella.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Top with fresh basil and drizzle with olive oil.
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