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    Classic Margherita Pizza

    Author: Natacha Bull
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    Best Homemade Margherita Pizza

    Classic Margherita Pizza

    This Margherita pizza recipe is a true classic, with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a delicious homemade crust.
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    Preparation Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Resting Time 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Course: Pizza
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 2 pizzas
    Calories: 600 kcal

    Ingredients 

    Pizza Dough

    • 1 cup water lukewarm
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon sugar

    Pizza Toppings

    • tomato sauce preferably homemade
    • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
    • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions 

    1. Combine the water, yeast and sugar in a bowl. Rest for 5 minutes.
    2. Combine the flour and salt.
    3. Add the yeast mixture and knead until you get a soft ball.
    4. Place in a bowl and cover. Let rise for 30 minutes.
    5. Divide the dough and form pizzas.
    6. Top the pizzas with tomato sauce, mozzarella slices, and fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil.
    7. Cook for 15 minutes on the pizza stone.

    Nutritional Value

    Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1250mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 6mg

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