Margherita Pizza

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to the highest temperature, typically between 475-500°F (245-260°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.

2. 2

   On a floured surface, stretch out the pizza dough to about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

4. 4

   Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.

5. 5

   Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the cheese and sauce.

6. 6

   Sprinkle a pinch of salt evenly over the pizza.

7. 7

   Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone if using) and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

8. 8

   While the pizza is baking, prepare the fresh basil leaves by washing and drying them.

9. 9

   Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and immediately garnish with fresh basil leaves.

10. 10

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