Pizza Margherita

ingredients

1
Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, and salt in bowl. Allow to marinate while making dough.
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DOUGH:
3
In 1-cup glass measuring cup, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let yeast mixture stand about 5 minutes until bubbly.
4
In large bowl, mix 2 3/4 cups flour and salt. With wooden spoon, stir in yeast mixture and olive oil until dough pulls away from side of bowl; add 1/4 cup flour gradually to reduce stickiness if needed. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes, adding more flour if needed. Shape dough into a ball; cover and let rest 15 minutes. Roll dough into two 12-inch or one 16-inch pizza crust.
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ASSEMBLE PIZZA
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Brush dough crust lightly with olive oil.
7
Top with cheese, then tomatoes.
8
Drizzle with olive oil.
9
Bake in preheated 500F oven on pizza stone for 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
10
Remove from oven and top with parmesan cheese, then basil.
11
Cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.