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This recipe brings the authentic taste of Italy right into your home kitchen, using simple yet high-quality ingredients.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients You&#8217;ll Need<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pizza Dough (fresh or store-bought)<\/li>\n<li>San Marzano tomato sauce<\/li>\n<li>Fresh mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li>Fresh basil leaves<\/li>\n<li>Extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Sea salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat your oven to its highest setting (500\u00b0F\/260\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li>Stretch your dough on a floured surface.<\/li>\n<li>Spread a thin layer of sauce, leaving space for the crust.<\/li>\n<li>Add mozzarella slices.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 7-10 minutes until charred and bubbly.<\/li>\n<li>Finish with fresh basil, olive oil, and sea salt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>Enjoy your homemade Italian masterpiece!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is nothing quite like the aroma of a fresh, bubbling Margherita pizza straight from the oven. 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