Name: Classic Margherita Pizza from Scratch
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1.5 cups water; 2 tbsp active dry yeast; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp salt; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 8 oz fresh mozzarella; 10 pieces fresh basil; 1 pinch black pepper

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Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
all-purpose flour	4 cups	455	13g	95g	1g
water	1.5 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
active dry yeast	2 tbsp	7	1g	1g	0g
olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
salt	1 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g
crushed tomatoes	1 can	33	2g	8g	0g
fresh mozzarella	8 oz	170	13g	1g	13g
fresh basil	10 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	1 pinch	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
all-purpose flour	4 cups	455	13g	95g	1g
water	1.5 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
active dry yeast	2 tbsp	7	1g	1g	0g
olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
salt	1 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g
crushed tomatoes	1 can	33	2g	8g	0g
fresh mozzarella	8 oz	170	13g	1g	13g
fresh basil	10 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	1 pinch	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well and add yeast mixture and olive oil.
Step 3
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
Step 4
Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour, covered with a damp cloth.
Step 5
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Step 6
Roll out the dough and place on a pizza stone or baking tray.
Step 7
Spread crushed tomatoes over the base, layer with slices of mozzarella, and sprinkle with black pepper.
Step 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Step 9
Top with fresh basil before slicing and serving.