Classic Margherita Pizza
A simple yet delicious pizza topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
- 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
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mix flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- Stir in warm water and olive oil until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough into a circular shape.
- Place the rolled dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Top with mozzarella, tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality fresh ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pizza
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pizza, margherita, italian, vegetarian, baking
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