Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 ballpizza dough, room temperature
- 6.78 fl ozcrushed tomatoes
- 4.46 ozfresh mozzarella, sliced
- 10 leavesfresh basil leaves
- 2 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 1 tspsalt
- 1/2 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 250°C (482°F). Place pizza stone if using.
- 2
Roll out pizza dough on floured surface to 12-inch circle.
5min - 3
Spread crushed tomatoes evenly, leaving 1-inch border for crust.
2min - 4
Add mozzarella slices and drizzle with olive oil.
2min - 5
Bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
12min - 6
Top with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
1min
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