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Margherita Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Placement

A traditional Neapolitan pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil, baked in a wood-fired oven.

30 minutes2 servings
Margherita Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Placement
Photo: Hibasi · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a pizza stone or steel.
  2. Roll out pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
  3. Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border.
  4. Top with sliced mozzarella and fresh basil leaves.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden.
  7. Let cool slightly before slicing.

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