Margherita Pizza Recipeย
ย Ingredients:
Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Ripe tomatoes, sliced
Fresh basil leaves
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
Prep the Dough:
Stretch out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.ย
Add Toppings:
Drizzle olive oil over the dough and spread it around with your fingers.ย
Arrange the mozzarella slices evenly on the dough.ย
Add fresh tomato slices on top of the cheese.ย
Season with salt and pepper.ย
Bake the Pizza:
Preheat your oven to the highest setting (450ยฐF or 230ยฐC, ideally use a pizza stone if you have one).ย
Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.ย
Garnish and Serve:
Once out of the oven, add fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan if desired.ย
Drizzle a little more olive oil for a glossy finish.ย
Enjoy!
Slice it up and enjoy hot!ย
Don’t forget toย a pic before you dig in!