This is a classic Italian pizza recipe, also known as Pizza Margherita. It uses fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves. The crust is thin and crispy, and the ingredients are simple yet incredibly flavorful.
Ingredients
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1 Cup Warm Water
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2 Teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
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3 Cups Bread Flour
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2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
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2 Teaspoons Salt
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1 Cup Tomato Sauce
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2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese
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1 Bunch Fresh Basil
Pizza
Italian
baking
Main Course
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- short description
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Prepare the dough
Preheat the oven
Spread the sauce
Add cheese and basil
Bake the pizza
- detailed description
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In a large bowl, combine water and yeast. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add flour, oil, and salt to the bowl and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a towel. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 500°F. If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about 12 inches in diameter. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Place a few basil leaves on top of the cheese.
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned, about 12-15 minutes.
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