Pizza Margherita

Classic Neapolitan pizza featuring a simple tomato, mozzarella, and basil topping.

Ingredients

• 400 g pizza dough
• 200 ml tomato sauce
• 200 g fresh mozzarella
• 10 basil leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt

Method

1. Preheat the oven to the highest temperature with a pizza stone.
2. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface.
3. Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border.
4. Tear mozzarella and place evenly. Add basil leaves.
5. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.

Chef's tips

• Ensure dough is at room temperature.
• Bake directly on stone for crispness.