Italian Margherita Pizza

Classic margherita pizza with fresh basil and mozzarella.

Ingredients

• 1 ball pizza dough
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella
• 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside.
2. Roll out the dough into a thin circle.
3. Spread the tomato sauce over the dough.
4. Add mozzarella and basil, then drizzle with olive oil.
5. Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.

Chef's tips

• Ensure your pizza dough is room temperature before handling.
• Use high-quality mozzarella for best flavor.