Margherita Pizza with Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil
- One portion Perfect Neapolitan Pizza Dough
- 1/2 cup Perfect Pizza Sauce
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for grating
- Set a pizza stone on a rack in the top third of the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 500 for at least 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, remove the dough ball from the refrigerator and let stand for 20 minutes.
- Working on a floured surface and using your fingers, press and stretch the dough ball out to a 10-inch round, working from the center toward the edge; avoid pressing on the outermost edge.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured pizza peel.
- Spread the Pizza Sauce onto the dough, making sure to leave a 1-inch border around the edge, and top with the mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, a drizzle of the extra-virgin olive oil and a light grating of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- Turn the oven to broil for 5 minutes, then return it to 500.
- Slide the pizza onto the pizza stone, opening and closing the oven door as quickly as possible.
- Bake until the bottom is lightly charred and the toppings are bubbling, about 6 minutes for a chewier crust and 8 minutes for a crispier one; avoid opening the oven door during baking.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/margherita-pizza-with-tomato-mozzarella-and-basil (may not work)