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Neapolitan Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Garnish

A traditional Italian pizza with a soft, chewy crust and fresh toppings.

105 minutes2 servings
Neapolitan Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Garnish
Photo: Dale Cruse from San Francisco, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a baking stone or pizza pan inside.
  5. Punch down the dough, divide into 2 portions, and roll out into 12-inch rounds.
  6. Spread tomato sauce on each crust, top with mozzarella, basil, and Parmesan.
  7. Bake 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and toppings bubbly.

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