Margherita Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 2–3 medium ripe tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ tsp sugar
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• 1 log baking mozzarella
• Fresh basil leaves
• Flour for dusting

Directions:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2. Score a small "X" on each tomato and drop them into the boiling water for 30–60 seconds.
3. Transfer tomatoes to an ice bath, then peel and chop.
4. In a small saucepan, sauté garlic in olive oil, then add the tomatoes.
5. Simmer on medium-low for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Season with salt, pepper, sugar, and oregano.
7. Preheat your oven to 475°F.
8. Roll out dough on a floured surface into a 12–14" round and dust a baking sheet with flour.
9. Shred or finely chop half the mozzarella log, keeping the rest in slices.
10. Spread a thin layer of sauce over the dough.
11. Evenly scatter the shredded mozzarella, then place fresh slices on top.
12. Add a few torn basil leaves.
13. Bake for 10–13 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
14. Top with more fresh basil and serve hot.