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Homemade Margherita Pizza

Simple yet delicious pizza with fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce.

Prep Time

90 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

2

Homemade Margherita Pizza

Ingredients

  • 1 pizza dough ball
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with pizza stone inside.

  2. 2

    Roll out pizza dough on floured surface to desired thickness.

  3. 3

    Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough, leaving 1-inch border.

  4. 4

    Arrange mozzarella slices on top.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

  6. 6

    Transfer to preheated pizza stone and bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden.

  7. 7

    Top with fresh basil leaves before serving.

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