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Perfect Margherita Pizza

A classic Italian pizza featuring a crispy crust topped with fresh basil, rich tomato sauce, and creamy mozzarella cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 pound Pizza Dough homemade or store-bought; ensure it’s halal-compliant
Sauce and Toppings
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce preferably homemade or quality canned
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, sliced make sure it’s halal-compliant
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for drizzling
  • to taste Salt
  • A handful Fresh Basil Leaves

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to its highest setting (around 475°F or 245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if you have one.
  2. If using homemade dough, roll it out on a floured surface to shape it into a 12-inch round. For store-bought, follow the package instructions.
  3. Spoon the tomato sauce onto the dough, spreading it evenly and leaving about a ½-inch edge.
  4. Distribute the sliced mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle a pinch of salt.
Baking
  1. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven or pizza stone and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  2. Once out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
Serving
  1. Allow the pizza to cool slightly, then cut into slices and serve.

Notes

For best results, let the rolled-out dough rest for 10 minutes before adding toppings to avoid shrinkage. Consider experimenting with different cheeses or adding fresh herbs for extra flavor. To avoid a soggy crust, pre-bake the crust for a few minutes if necessary.