Pizza Margherita with Buffalo Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes

Съставки

• Pizza dough (00 flour, water, yeast, salt)500g
• Fresh cherry tomatoes, halved200g
• Buffalo mozzarella, torn200g
• Garlic, minced (optional)1 clove
• Fresh basil leaves1 bunch
• Extra virgin olive oil3 tbsp
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste

Стъпки

1. 1

   Prepare the pizza dough and let it rise for at least 2 hours.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to maximum temperature with a pizza stone or steel.

3. 3

   Lightly crush half the cherry tomatoes with a fork, mix with 1 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic (if using), salt, and pepper. Set aside.

4. 4

   Stretch the dough into a 12-14 inch round.

5. 5

   Spread the crushed tomato mixture over the dough, leaving a border.

6. 6

   Distribute the torn buffalo mozzarella and the remaining halved cherry tomatoes over the pizza.

7. 7

   Drizzle with 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.

8. 8

   Bake for 8-12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. 9

   Remove from oven, garnish generously with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately.