Classic Margherita Pizza
Prep & Cooking Time: 27 minutes
INGREDIENTS
● 1 pound (450g) pizza
dough
● 8 ounces (225g) fresh
mozzarella cheese,
sliced
● 3 ripe tomatoes, thinly
sliced
● 1 bunch of fresh basil
leaves
● 2 tablespoons olive oil
● 1 teaspoon sea salt
● 1/2 teaspoon freshly
ground black pepper
● 1 teaspoon dried
oregano (optional)
● Cornmeal or flour, for
dusting
Serving Size: 3 Perfect for any occasion
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Take the pizza dough out of the fridge and let it
sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat
your oven to 500°F (260°C).
2. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the
pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Lightly dust a
pizza peel or the back of a baking sheet with
cornmeal and transfer the dough onto it.
3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the dough.
Arrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella
cheese evenly on top. Sprinkle with salt and
pepper.
4. Slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or a
baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes,
or until the crust is golden and the cheese is
bubbly.
5. Remove pizza from oven and immediately
garnish with fresh basil leaves. Drizzle the
remaining olive oil over the top. Let it cool, then
slice and serve.