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Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil and Olive Oil

A classic Neapolitan pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil

120 minutes4 servings
Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil and Olive Oil
Photo: Dale Cruse from San Francisco, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix 500g 00 flour, 5g salt, and 10g yeast
  2. Add 300ml water gradually while mixing until a dough forms
  3. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth
  4. Let the dough rise for 1 hour
  5. Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a pizza stone
  6. Roll out the dough into a 30cm circle
  7. Spread 200g tomato sauce
  8. Add 250g mozzarella slices
  9. Top with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes

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