Margherita Pizza

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to its 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 piece of parchment paper.

3. 3

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

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. Sprinkle a pinch of salt evenly over the pizza.

6. 6

   Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet if you don't have a stone. Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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