Classic Margherita Pizza 1772471520170 4sqy

Ingredients

• 1 lb Pizza dough ball
• 1 cup San Marzano canned tomatoes
• 8 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)
• 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Sea salt
• 2 tbsp Semolina flour for dusting
• 0.25 tsp Dried oregano(optional)
• 1 clove Garlic clove (minced)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to its highest setting, ideally 500°F (260°C), with a pizza stone inside for at least 45 minutes.

2. 2

   Crush the San Marzano tomatoes by hand or with a fork and mix with a pinch of salt and minced garlic.

3. 3

   On a surface lightly dusted with semolina flour, stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle, keeping the edges slightly thicker.

4. 4

   Transfer the dough to a pizza peel and spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce over the surface, leaving a 1-inch border.

5. 5

   Distribute the fresh mozzarella slices evenly across the sauce and drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil.

6. 6

   Slide the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 8 to 12 minutes until the crust is charred and the cheese is bubbling.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves and the remaining drizzle of olive oil.

8. 8

   Let the pizza rest for two minutes before slicing to allow the cheese to set.