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If using a pizza stone, place it on the middle rack during preheating.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a small bowl, crush the canned San Marzano tomatoes by hand or with a fork and mix in a pinch of salt.","group":"Sauce","title":"Crush the canned San Marzano tomatoes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"On a floured surface, gently stretch the pizza dough ball into a 12-inch circle, keeping the edges slightly thicker for the crust.","group":"Assembly","title":"On a floured surface, gently stretch the pizza dough ball","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border for the crust. Distribute the torn fresh mozzarella evenly over the sauce.","group":"Assembly","title":"Spread the tomato sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes at 500°F (260°C) or until the crust is charred and the cheese is bubbly.","group":"Cooking","title":"Transfer the pizza","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove from the oven. Immediately top with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from the oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For the best results, use a pizza stone or steel preheated for at least 45 minutes. 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Dough should be prepared ahead but shaped just before baking."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover slices in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat for a crispy crust or in the oven at 375°F (190°C)."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpizza_margherita_5928a4b15d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=af6a5082-52d5-4909-bc7b-38a86394decb","imageAlt":"Pizza Margherita — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["pizza","classic","italian","vegetarian","margherita","basil","mozzarella"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Pizza Margherita","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T07:43:32.803Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T07:43:32.803Z","related":[{"id":"pane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11","slug":"bread-and-jam-pane-e-marmellata","title":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata)","description":"A classic Italian breakfast staple consisting of toasted rustic bread spread with creamy butter and sweet fruit preserves.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=efcb1e5f-c2b8-42ca-b731-88339442711d","imageAlt":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata) — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","italian","quick","easy","vegetarian","jam","toast"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":3},{"id":"tramezzino_15edd4f558","slug":"classic-venetian-tramezzino","title":"Classic Venetian Tramezzino","description":"A soft, crustless triangular sandwich from Venice, famously bulging with a creamy tuna and caper filling. 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