Name: Margherita pizza recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min

Margherita pizza recipe

Classic Margherita pizza with a soft crust, fresh tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. Perfect snack or light meal for any time.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings: 2

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American, Continental, French, Indian, Italian

Calories: 320

1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour

1 tsp (5 g) instant yeast

1/2 tsp (3 g) salt

1/2 cup (120 ml) warm water

1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil

1/2 cup (120 g) tomato sauce

1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese

5–6 fresh basil leaves

Mix flour, yeast, and salt; add warm water and oil. Knead 5–7 min until smooth.

Cover and let dough rise 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 220°C.

Roll dough into 2 medium rounds; place on baking tray.

Spread tomato sauce evenly; top with mozzarella and basil.

Bake 12–15 min until crust is golden and cheese melts.

Slice and serve hot.

Notes: Add veggies or pepperoni for variation.

Storage: Consume immediately for best taste; refrigerate leftover for 1 day.

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