Buffalo mozzarella Margherita pizza recipe

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This Margherita pizza serves four with fresh buffalo mozzarella rather than shredded cheese. It is distinct from a Neapolitan version by using a home-oven approach.

Ingredients

  • Pizza dough

    2 balls

  • San Marzano tomatoes

    28 oz, crushed by hand

    1 can

  • Buffalo mozzarella

    torn and drained

    12 oz

  • Fresh basil leaves

    20 leaves

  • Extra-virgin olive oil

    2 tbsp

  • Garlic clove

    grated

    1

  • Fine sea salt

    1 tsp

  • Parmesan cheese

    finely grated

    1/4 cup

How to make it

  1. Heat the oven and pizza stone or baking sheet to 500°F. 2. Mix tomatoes with grated garlic, salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. 3. Stretch dough into two rounds. 4. Spread a thin layer of tomato over each round and add drained mozzarella. 5. Bake until the crust blisters and cheese softens, 8 to 12 minutes. 6. Add basil, Parmesan, and remaining oil before slicing.

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This Margherita pizza serves four with fresh buffalo mozzarella rather than shredded cheese. It is distinct from a Neapolitan version by using a home-oven approach.

What do I need to buy for "Buffalo mozzarella Margherita pizza recipe"?

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Yes. There are 1 short steps after the ingredient list, starting with: Heat the oven and pizza stone or baking sheet to 500°F. 2. Mix tomatoes with grated garlic, salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. 3. Stretch dough into two rounds. 4. Spread a thin layer of tomato over each round and add drained mozzarella. 5. Bake unt…

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