Description
A collection of authentic and easy Italian recipes passed down through generations, perfect for home cooks looking to create traditional Italian dishes.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a baking sheet and spread marinara sauce evenly on top.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings like pepperoni or vegetables.
- This recipe can be doubled for a larger crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg