Ingredients:
For the pizza dough:
- 1 pound (about 450g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Cornmeal or flour for dusting
For the toppings:
- 1 can (14-ounce) San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
- 8 ounces fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible (around 475-500°F or 245-260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- Prepare your pizza dough. Roll it out on a floured surface into a circle or rectangle, depending on your preference. If using store-bought dough, follow the instructions on the packaging.
- Sprinkle some cornmeal or flour on a pizza peel or baking sheet to prevent the dough from sticking. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto the peel or baking sheet.
- Spread the crushed San Marzano tomatoes evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Arrange slices of fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
- Tear fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the pizza.
- Drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil over the toppings.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the pizza.
- Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza onto the hot stone. Otherwise, place the baking sheet with the pizza in the oven.
- Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is melted, and the toppings are bubbly.
- Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two.
- Optionally, add a few more fresh basil leaves on top for garnish before serving.
This Bella Napoli Margherita Mastery pizza embraces the flavors of the Neapolitan-style Margherita, featuring the renowned San Marzano tomatoes, creamy buffalo mozzarella, and aromatic basil, cooked to perfection for a delightful pizza experience reminiscent of the original Margherita pizza from Naples, Italy. Enjoy the authentic taste of this classic masterpiece!
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