Classic Margherita Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 ball Pizza dough
• 0.5 cup San Marzano canned tomatoes
• 4 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese
• 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch Sea salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to its highest setting (usually 500°F/260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.

2. 2

   Crush the canned tomatoes by hand or with a fork and season with a pinch of salt.

3. 3

   Stretch the pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle.

4. 4

   Spread the tomato sauce thinly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.

5. 5

   Tear the fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces and distribute evenly over the sauce.

6. 6

   Transfer the pizza to the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is charred and cheese is bubbly.

7. 7

   Remove from oven, immediately top with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.