Margherita Pizza

Total time
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Yield
4 servings
Finished Margherita Pizza plated for serving

Directions

6 steps

  1. Heat the oven: Set a pizza stone, steel, or inverted sheet pan in the oven and heat it to 500 F for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Stretch the dough: Shape the dough on a floured sheet of parchment into a 12-inch round, keeping the rim slightly thicker than the center.

  3. Add the sauce: Spread the pizza sauce in a thin layer over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.

  4. Top with cheese: Scatter over the mozzarella and the Parmesan if using, then drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.

  5. Bake the pizza: Slide the pizza onto the hot surface and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the crust is blistered and the cheese is melted.

  6. Finish with basil: Sprinkle the pizza with the salt, scatter over the basil, and drizzle with the remaining olive oil before slicing.