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Classic Neapolitan Pizza with Fresh Basil

A traditional Italian pizza with a simple yet flavorful combination of tomatoes, basil, and cheese.

90 minutes4 servings
Classic Neapolitan Pizza with Fresh Basil
Photo: Katrin Gilger · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix 500g of 00 flour with 10g of salt and 5g of yeast.
  2. Add 300ml of water and knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth.
  3. Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour at room temperature.
  4. Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a pizza stone inside.
  5. Stretch the dough into a circle, add tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and bubbly.

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