Margherita Pizza

Ingredients

• 200 g Pizza dough (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup Tomato sauce
• 100 g Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 8 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 1 tbsp Olive oil(optional)
• 1 pinch Salt(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 250°C (475°F) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.

2. 2

   On a lightly floured surface, stretch the pizza dough to a thin 12‑inch circle and transfer to a piece of parchment paper.

3. 3

   Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border, then layer the mozzarella slices on top.

4. 4

   Drizzle with olive oil (if using) and sprinkle a pinch of salt.

5. 5

   Slide the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 10‑12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

6. 6

   Remove from the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves on top, let rest 2 minutes, then slice and serve.