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Neapolitan Pizza with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Basil Topping

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

90 minutes4 servings
Neapolitan Pizza with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Basil Topping
Photo: Cendy00 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
  2. Dissolve yeast in warm water and let it activate for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Combine the yeast mixture with the flour and knead until smooth.
  4. Let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
  5. Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a pizza stone or steel.
  6. Spread tomato sauce over the dough, add mozzarella, and top with basil.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden.

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