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Neapolitan Pizza with San Marzano Tomatoes and Basil

A traditional Italian pizza with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, baked in a wood-fired oven.

45 minutes4 servings
Neapolitan Pizza with San Marzano Tomatoes and Basil
Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix 500g of 00 flour with 3g of salt and 1g of yeast. Add 300ml of water and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes, then let rest for 1 hour.
  2. Roll out the dough into a circle, about 1cm thick. Transfer to a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
  3. Spread 200g of crushed San Marzano tomatoes over the dough, leaving a border. Add 200g of fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces. Top with fresh basil leaves.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 250°C (480°F) for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and bubbly.

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