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PrintClassic Margherita Pizza
A simple yet delicious pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough.
- Place the mozzarella slices on top of the sauce.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, salt, and pepper before serving.
Notes
For a crispier crust, bake on a pizza stone.