Margherita Pizza

Origin:

Created in Naples, Italy, in 1889 for Queen Margherita of Savoy.

Famous Variations:

• Bufala Margherita (uses buffalo mozzarella)

• Margherita Extra (with fresh basil oil)

Key Ingredients:

• Pizza dough

• San Marzano tomatoes

• Mozzarella cheese

• Fresh basil

• Olive oil

Cooking Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes

• Baking: 10 minutes

• Total: 30 minutes

Cooking Method:

Stretch dough, top with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil, then bake at high heat until bubbly and golden.

Famous In:

Naples, Italy; now loved worldwide.