Sicilian Margherita Supreme Pizza

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 250°C (480°F) and place a pizza stone or baking tray inside to heat up.

2. 2

   On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the 400g Sicilian pizza dough into a rectangle or round shape about 1cm thick.

3. 3

   Transfer the dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.

4. 4

   Spread the 200g tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

5. 5

   Tear the 200g fresh mozzarella cheese into pieces and distribute evenly over the sauce.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the 60g grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella.

7. 7

   Arrange the 30g sliced black olives, 60g roasted red peppers, and 30g thinly sliced red onion evenly over the pizza.

8. 8

   Drizzle the 20ml extra virgin olive oil over the toppings.

9. 9

   Carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment) onto the preheated stone or tray.

10. 10

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.

11. 11

    Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter the 20g fresh basil leaves over the top.

12. 12

    Allow the pizza to cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve hot.