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Margherita Pizza

A classic Italian pizza with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella.
prep_time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Dough Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • Pizza Stone

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm water

Toppings

  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Mix flour, yeast, salt, and warm water to form a dough. Knead for 10 minutes.
  • Let dough rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  • Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone inside.
  • Roll out dough, spread tomato sauce, add mozzarella, and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes. Top with basil before serving.
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Notes

Use San Marzano tomatoes for authentic flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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Keyword Mozzarella, Pizza, Tomato
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