Caprese Pizza

Name: Caprese Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 ball Pizza dough (Store-bought or homemade (refer to the video creator's 'same day dough recipe')); 150-200 g Fresh mozzarella (Drained and torn into pieces); 2 medium Roma tomatoes (Thinly sliced or halved cherry tomatoes); 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves (Packed, for garnish); 1-2 tbsp Olive oil (Extra virgin, for drizzling); to taste Salt (Sea salt recommended); to taste Black pepper (Freshly ground)

This recipe guides you through making a fresh and delicious Caprese pizza, featuring a vibrant combination of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil atop a crispy pizza crust. While the video highlights the final product, this recipe details the steps for assembly and baking, perfect for a homemade pizza night. It’s an easy-to-follow recipe that brings the classic Italian flavors of Caprese to a satisfying pizza.

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#Caprese

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Fresh Pizza Dough and Ingredients

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

27m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

18g

Protein

45g

Carbs

19g

Fat

Assembling the Caprese Pizza

Ingredients

Pizza dough
(Store-bought or homemade (refer to the video creator's 'same day dough recipe'))
1 ball
Fresh mozzarella
(Drained and torn into pieces)
150 g
Roma tomatoes
(Thinly sliced or halved cherry tomatoes)
2 medium
Fresh basil leaves
(Packed, for garnish)
1 cup
Olive oil
(Extra virgin, for drizzling)
1 tbsp
Salt
(Sea salt recommended)
to taste
Black pepper
(Freshly ground)
to taste

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pizza Baking in the Oven

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible (usually 450-500°F or 230-260°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside, if you have one. If using a baking sheet, preheat it in the oven.
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Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible (usually 450-500°F or 230-260°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside, if you have one. If using a baking sheet, preheat it in the oven.
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Allow at least 20-30 minutes for the pizza stone/steel to get very hot, this helps achieve a crispy crust.
2
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll or stretch out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper or a lightly floured pizza peel.
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Lightly flour a clean surface and roll or stretch out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper or a lightly floured pizza peel.
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Work quickly to prevent the dough from sticking. If the dough springs back, let it rest for a few minutes before continuing.
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Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the stretched dough, then evenly distribute the torn fresh mozzarella pieces and sliced tomatoes across the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the stretched dough, then evenly distribute the torn fresh mozzarella pieces and sliced tomatoes across the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Ensure mozzarella is well-drained to avoid a watery pizza. A light sprinkle of salt over the tomatoes can enhance their flavor.
4
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone/steel or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 8-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
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Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone/steel or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 8-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
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Baking time can vary greatly depending on your oven and its temperature. Keep an eye on the pizza, especially towards the end of the baking time.
5
Remove the pizza from the oven. Immediately scatter fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza, drizzle with a little more extra virgin olive oil, and season with fresh black pepper and a pinch more sea salt if desired. Slice and serve hot.
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Remove the pizza from the oven. Immediately scatter fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza, drizzle with a little more extra virgin olive oil, and season with fresh black pepper and a pinch more sea salt if desired. Slice and serve hot.
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Adding fresh basil after baking preserves its vibrant color and fresh flavor. A balsamic glaze can also be a wonderful addition.