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Homemade Margherita Pizza with Tomato Sauce and Basil

Name: Homemade Margherita Pizza with Tomato Sauce and Basil
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 packet active dry yeast; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce; 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced; Fresh basil leaves; Grated Parmesan cheese

A traditional Neapolitan pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil

115 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
Add salt, flour, and olive oil. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth. Let rise 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet.
Roll out dough, add tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, and Parmesan.
Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

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