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Neapolitan Pizza with Tomato Basil Base and Mozzarella

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

120 minutes4 servings
Neapolitan Pizza with Tomato Basil Base and Mozzarella
Photo: Quinn Dombrowski · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix 500g 00 flour, 300ml water, 7g yeast, and 10g salt. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
  2. Cover and let rise for 2 hours at room temperature.
  3. Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a pizza stone inside.
  4. Spread tomato sauce on the dough, add mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden.

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