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Neapolitan Pizza with Tomato Sauce and Fresh Basil

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

75 minutes4 servings
Neapolitan Pizza with Tomato Sauce and Fresh Basil
Photo: PapiPijuan · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix 500g of 00 flour with 10g of salt and 10g of yeast.
  2. Gradually add 300ml of water while mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
  6. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape into rounds.
  7. Top each with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and bubbly.

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