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Margherita Magic Pizza Recipe

Classic Margherita Magic Pizza Recipe

A timeless Italian favourite featuring a crisp yet chewy crust topped with vibrant tomato sauce, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves. This homemade Margherita pizza delivers authentic pizzeria flavour with simple, fresh ingredients. Perfect for cozy dinners, weekend cooking, or impressing guests with a classic from scratch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 3 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pizza dough ball homemade or store-bought
  • ½ cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes
  • 200 g fresh mozzarella sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Flour or semolina for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 250 °C (480 °F) with a pizza stone or baking tray inside.
  2. Lightly flour surface and stretch dough into a 10–12 inch circle.
  3. Spread crushed tomatoes thinly over dough leaving a small border.
  4. Arrange mozzarella slices evenly on top.
  5. Transfer pizza to hot stone/tray and bake 10–12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.
  6. Remove from oven, add fresh basil leaves, drizzle olive oil, and sprinkle salt and pepper.
  7. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Use high-heat oven for authentic crisp crust and airy edges.
Fresh mozzarella should be patted dry to avoid excess moisture.
Do not overload toppings—simplicity is key to Margherita flavor.
For extra aroma, add basil after baking, not before.

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