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Classic Neapolitan Pizza with Cheese and Pepperoni
A traditional Italian pizza with a thin, chewy crust topped with fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, and San Marzano tomatoes.
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, mix 500g of 00 flour with 10g of salt and 10g of yeast. Gradually add 300ml of water and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Let rest for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a pizza stone or steel inside. Roll out the dough into a 30cm circle.
- Spread a layer of crushed San Marzano tomatoes over the dough, then add slices of fresh mozzarella. Top with pepperoni slices.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add fresh basil leaves. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve.
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