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Traditional Margherita Pizza with Handmade Dough and Fresh Toppings

Name: Traditional Margherita Pizza with Handmade Dough and Fresh Toppings
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; 1 tsp active dry yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup marinara sauce; 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced; fresh basil leaves; 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing

A simple yet classic pizza with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil, baked in a home oven.

90 minutes4 servings

Method

Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit 5 minutes until frothy.
Mix in flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth. Let rise 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out dough and place on a baking sheet.
Spread sauce, add mozzarella, and basil. Brush with olive oil.
Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden. Let cool 2 minutes before serving.

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