Wood Fired Margherita Pizza
A classic Italian pizza with a crispy crust, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves, cooked in a wood-fired oven for a smoky flavor.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt - To taste
- Olive oil - For drizzling
- Fresh basil leaves - A handful
- Fresh mozzarella cheese - 200 grams, sliced
- Tomato sauce - 1/2 cup
- Pizza dough - 1 ball
Let's Get Started
- Preheat your wood-fired oven to its highest temperature.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border for the crust.
- Arrange the slices of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Transfer the pizza to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
- Slide the pizza into the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with the fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Slice and serve the pizza immediately.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 4g