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Classic Margherita Pizza
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A delightful classic Italian pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a mixing bowl.
- Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough until smooth, about 8-10 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough.
- Top with mozzarella slices and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For a crispy crust, use a pizza stone and preheat it in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
