Fresh Tomato Pizza: The Best Homemade Delight for All Chefs
Discover the ultimate homemade fresh tomato pizza recipe, perfect for chefs of all skill levels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium fresh tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
- Add warm water and olive oil, then mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out to fit a pizza pan.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Spread the sliced tomatoes over the dough, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and basil leaves.
- Season with black pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier pizza, add red pepper flakes.
- Experiment with different cheese types for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams