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Classic Margherita Pizza

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Classic Margherita Pizza

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Förberedelser 18 minuter
Tillagningstid 5 minuter
Måltid: Main Course
Kök: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredienser
  

  • – 1 pizza dough base store-bought or homemade
  • – ½ cup pizza sauce
  • – 1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • – Fresh basil leaves
  • – 1–2 tbsp olive oil
  • – Salt to taste
  • – Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to its highest setting (220–250°C / 425–475°F) and place a tray or stone inside to heat.
  2. Stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a thin round.
  3. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the base, leaving a small border at the edges.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the top.
  5. Drizzle a little olive oil, and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  6. Carefully transfer the pizza to the hot tray/stone and bake for 10–15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  7. Top with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.