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Neapolitan Pizza with Fresh Basil and Olive Oil

Traditional Italian pizza with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil on a wood-fired crust.

60 minutes4 servings
Neapolitan Pizza with Fresh Basil and Olive Oil
Photo: Dennis Lamczak · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix flour, water, yeast, and salt for the dough. Knead for 10 minutes, then let rise for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a pizza stone inside.
  3. Toss the dough into a 28cm (11in) circle, add tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and bubbly.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.

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