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Wet Dough with Tomato Puree and Fresh Basil Garnish

Traditional Italian pizza with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil on a thin, chewy crust.

90 minutes4 servings
Wet Dough with Tomato Puree and Fresh Basil Garnish
Photo: Dale Cruse from San Francisco, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Dissolve yeast in warm water, let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Add yeast mixture and olive oil to flour, mix until dough forms.
  4. Knead dough for 10 minutes, then let rise for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet.
  6. Roll out dough, add tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
  7. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

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