Classic Margherita Pizza
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A simple yet delicious Margherita pizza made with fresh ingredients and a crispy crust.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
- Add warm water and olive oil; knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border for crust.
- Top with mozzarella slices and basil leaves.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
For a crispier crust, preheat your pizza stone in the oven before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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