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Neapolitan Pizza with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Basil

Name: Neapolitan Pizza with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Basil
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.5 kg all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 packet active dry yeast; 300 ml warm water; 100 g fresh mozzarella; 200 g San Marzano tomatoes; 1 tbsp olive oil; fresh basil leaves; salt to taste

A traditional Italian pizza with a simple yet flavorful combination of fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil.

90 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Gradually add yeast mixture to flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
In a saucepan, crush tomatoes and cook with olive oil, salt, and a pinch of sugar for 15 minutes. Let cool.
Roll out the dough into a circle. Spread tomato sauce, then tear mozzarella over it. Add basil leaves.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden. Serve immediately.

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