How to make “Pizza Margherita”

Pizza Margherita is a classic Italian dish that originated in Naples. It’s a simple yet delicious pizza that’s made with just a few ingredients, including fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil. In this blog post, we’ll take you through the steps to make your own homemade Pizza Margherita.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pizza dough
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2-3 fresh tomatoes, sliced
• Fresh basil leaves
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.

2

Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface until it’s about 1/4 inch thick. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper.

3

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about 1/2 inch of space around the edges.

4

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.

5

Arrange the sliced tomatoes over the cheese.

6

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7

Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the top of the pizza.

8

Slide the pizza (on the parchment paper) onto your preheated pizza stone, or place it directly on a baking sheet.

9

Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.

11

Garnish the pizza with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your homemade Pizza Margherita!