Margarita Style Pizza
A classic Margarita Style Pizza that balances comfort and freshness with flavorful tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil.
Ingredients
For the Pizza
- 1 batch Pizza dough (whole wheat or gluten-free) Make sure it's at room temperature before rolling out.
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese Torn into pieces for even melting.
- 1 cup Tomato sauce Spread evenly over the dough.
- 1 tbsp Olive oil Drizzle over the finished pizza.
- to taste Salt For seasoning.
- to taste Pepper For seasoning.
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves Scatter over the mozzarella.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to the highest setting for a crispy crust.
- Place pizza dough on a floured surface and roll it out to about a quarter-inch thick.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
- Spread a layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small edge for the crust.
- Tear fresh mozzarella into pieces and evenly distribute over the sauce.
- Scatter fresh basil leaves atop the cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil over the pizza.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven until the cheese melts and the crust is golden brown, approximately 15 minutes.
Serving
- Allow the pizza to rest for a couple of minutes before slicing. Cut into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
Use a pizza stone for a crispier crust. Let the dough come to room temperature before handling, and do not overload with toppings to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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