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Margherita Pizza


Margherita Pizza

About this Recipe:

Pizza Margarita or Margherita is a classic Italian pizza made with baby mozzarella, basil and sliced tomatoes. It is the easiest and the most delicious pizza to make.


Main Ingredients:

Fresh basil: 1 bunch
Fresh baby mozzarella cheese: 200-250 grams
Tomato: 2 medium, thinly sliced (or enough to cover the whole pizza)
Tomato Sauce: 1 cup, or enough to cover the pizza dough (recipe here)
Pizza Dough: 1 large (recipe here)
Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to the baking and bake until puffed and beginning to color, 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Spread the pizza sauce over the pizza crust. Arrange basil leaves on the pizza and top with tomatoes and baby mozzarella slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese has melted.

Published on October 3, 2008
Last edited on October 23, 2009
Herbs & Spices in this Recipe:

Basil
Basil

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Servings
 
8 (1 large pizza)
Easiness
 
Easy
Prep Time
 
10 min
Cook Time
 
20-30 min
Ready in
 
30-40 min
5 Ratings
 
Average rating: 4


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