How To Make Margherita Pizza | Authentic Italian Pizza Recipe | The Bombay Chef - Varun Inamdar

fresh mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while shredded mozzarella is often more affordable.

Preheat the oven to a high temperature.

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface.

Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough.

Tear fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute evenly on top.

Add fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.

Sprinkle with salt to taste.

Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone.

Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.

Serve hot and enjoy your Margherita Pizza.

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