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Margherita Pizza

60 min  ·  Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

• 1 store-bought pizza dough ball
• 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
• 6-8 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Pinch of dried oregano
• Salt to taste
• Flour or semolina for dusting

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside for at least 30 minutes.
2. Lightly flour a pizza peel or a flat baking sheet.
3. Stretch the pizza dough into a 10-12 inch round on the prepared surface.
4. Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
5. Season the tomatoes lightly with salt and a pinch of dried oregano.
6. Distribute the torn fresh mozzarella pieces over the tomato sauce.
7. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking steel in the oven.
8. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is puffed and charred in spots, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter fresh basil leaves over the top.
10. Drizzle with olive oil.
11. Slice and serve hot.

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