Classic Margherita Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 recipe homemade pizza dough (divided in half])
• 1 recipe homemade pizza sauce
• 2 Roma tomatoes (sliced)
• 8 ounces fresh Mozzarella cheese (I used ciliegne size and cut each in half)
• fresh basil leaves (for serving)
• red pepper flakes (for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the dough and let rise for 1 hour.

2. 2

   Preheat your oven to 425℉ (or 220℃).

3. 3

   Punch down the dough and on a lightly floured surface, stretch and shape the dough into 10 to 12-inch rounds.

4. 4

   Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled, inverted metal sheet pan.

5. 5

   Spread the dough with pizza sauce and top with sliced roma tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until the dough is crisp, golden and the cheese has melted.

6. 6

   Allow the pizza to cool for 5 minutes before topping with fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes. Slice and serve.