Homemade Margherita Pizza

Love, love, love Margherita pizza! Anyone who follows me on Instagram knows how much I love Margherita pizza. And whenever I can, I love to make my own Homemade Margherita Pizza!

I have to admit, I don’t make a lot of homemade dough. It’s a lot of work and I choose to save that time on eating my pizza:) I do like to use the store bought dough and prepare it that way.

If you do decide to make homemade dough, here’s a great Homemade Pizza crust recipe!

This Homemade Margherita Pizza is so easy to make. It actually uses only four ingredients.

But the key to a good Margherita pizza is to use fresh ingredients…period!

I always use fresh mozzarella cheese. It’s not that I don’t like shredded cheese but I really like the fresh mozzarella better.

You will slice this into thin slices and put aside.

If you use freshly made dough or store-bought, always brown it in the oven a little before adding the toppings. Put in the oven for 5 minutes just to add a little crunch to the crust.

Before you add your sauce, brush olive oil on the ends of the pizza. Again this gives it a little crunch.

Then add your sliced mozzarella cheese and chopped basil. Sprinkle on a little salt and put in the oven at 425 degrees. Cook for 10 minutes.

When your pizza is ready it will look like this yummy goodness!

I also like to add a little fresh basil on top for freshness!

Enjoy!

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Homemade Margherita Pizza

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• Homemade dough or store bought
• Marinara sauce
• Fresh Mozzarella cheese sliced thin
• Fresh Basil chopped
• Olive Oil
• Salt

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees
2. Prepare homemade dough or follow instructions on store-bought dough
3. Put in oven for 5 minutes to slightly brown dough
4. Brush olive oil on the outside of the crust for extra crunchiness
5. Using a spoon, spread marinara sauce on dough
6. Add sliced mozzarella cheese
7. Top with chopped basil
8. Add a pinch of salt
9. Bake in oven for 10 minutes
10. Add fresh basil on top
11. Serve

Recipe Notes

This is the perfect easy, quick dinner for the family or yourself!