Classic Margherita Pizza

Prepare the Pizza Dough In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add the warm water and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.

Assemble the Pizza Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough into a round pizza crust. Place the crust on a pizza pan. Spread the pizza sauce over the crust. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Arrange the tomato slices on top. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.

Bake the Pizza Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve hot.