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Neapolitan Pizza with Tomato Sauce and Basil

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

90 minutes4 servings
Neapolitan Pizza with Tomato Sauce and Basil
Photo: Kurt Kaiser · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine 500g of 00 flour, 10g of salt, and 10g of yeast. Gradually add 300ml of water, mixing until a dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 250°C (475°F) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
  4. Stretch the dough into a round shape, add tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil, then bake for 10-12 minutes.

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