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fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while shredded mozzarella is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and dairy-free, while pecorino is often less costly.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Spinach offers a similar flavor profile with added nutrients, while dried basil is more economical.

Prepare the dough by mixing 1 kg of flour, 800 g of water (850 g for beginners), 7 g of fresh yeast, 20 g of salt, and 20 g of extra virgin olive oil.

Knead the dough until smooth and let it rise until doubled in size.

Once risen, shape the dough into a rectangular pan.

Top with fresh mozzarella before baking.

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