Description
Indulge in the bliss of homemade margherita pizza, where fresh ingredients unite to create a classic dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With its crispy crust, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, this delightful pizza is not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Gather your friends and family around the table and share in the joy of each delicious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 cup ripe Roma tomatoes, crushed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- Lightly flour your countertop and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round.
- Spread crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border.
- Layer sliced mozzarella over the sauce.
- Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg