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Classic Margherita Pizza with Crisp Crust

A traditional Neapolitan-style pizza with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, baked in a wood-fired oven for a perfectly crisp crust.

45 minutes4 servings
Classic Margherita Pizza with Crisp Crust
Photo: Oliver Propst · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a pizza stone or steel inside.
  2. Knead the dough for 10 minutes, let it rise for 1 hour.
  3. Roll out the dough into a 30cm circle and transfer to the preheated stone.
  4. Spread tomato sauce, add mozzarella slices, and top with basil leaves.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and bubbly.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

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