Taste of Italy: Authentic Homemade Pizza Margherita

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Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Dissolve the sugar in warm water and sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
3. Cover and let the dough rise for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.
4. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside.
5. Roll out the dough into a circle and transfer it to a piece of parchment paper.
6. Spread tomato sauce over the dough and top with mozzarella cheese.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Slice and serve your delicious Homemade Pizza Margherita!

Prep Time: 2 hours

Yield: 4 servings

Enjoy the authentic taste of Italy with this homemade Pizza Margherita recipe. The crispy crust, rich tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese create the perfect harmony of flavors. Top it off with fresh basil leaves for that classic Italian touch.

Nutrition Information: Calories: 280, Fat: 9g, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 12g

Taste of Italy: Authentic Homemade Pizza Margherita.