Italy
Italian
32 minutesMargherita Pizza
A crisp homemade pizza with crushed tomato, mozzarella, basil, and a lightly charred crust.
Ingredients
Pizza dough
Crushed tomatoes
Fresh mozzarella
Basil
Olive oil
Sea salt
Hand-drawn steps
Heat the oven and pizza stone to the highest setting.
Stretch the dough into a thin round.
Spread tomatoes over the dough and add torn mozzarella.
Bake until the crust is blistered and the cheese bubbles.
Finish with basil and olive oil.
Tiny tips
Use room-temperature dough for easier stretching.
Add basil after baking so it stays bright.
A Cooking Book4 servings