Margherita Pizza Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 batch pizza dough.
02 - 1/4 cup olive oil.
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced.
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
05 - 4 Roma tomatoes, sliced.
06 - 8 ounces mozzarella, shredded.
07 - 4 ounces fontina, shredded.
08 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped.
09 - 1/2 cup parmesan, grated.
10 - 1/3 cup feta, crumbled.

# Instructions:

01 - Prepare pizza dough according to recipe instructions and allow to rise properly.
02 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic and sea salt in bowl for marinade.
03 - Toss sliced tomatoes in marinade and let rest exactly 15-20 minutes.
04 - Preheat oven and baking stone to 400°F, positioning stone in oven 6 minutes before baking.
05 - Brush prepared pizza crust with tomato marinade oil mixture.
06 - Layer shredded mozzarella and fontina cheeses evenly across crust.
07 - Arrange marinated tomato slices over cheese layer.
08 - Sprinkle fresh chopped basil across tomatoes.
09 - Top with grated parmesan cheese evenly.
10 - Finish by sprinkling crumbled feta across entire pizza.
11 - Carefully transfer pizza to preheated baking stone.
12 - Bake 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden.
13 - Watch carefully in final minutes to prevent burning.
14 - Remove when cheese is bubbly and crust is crisp.
15 - Let rest briefly before slicing and serving.

# Notes:

01 - Classic Italian recipe.
02 - Uses four cheeses.
03 - Fresh ingredients.
04 - Restaurant quality.

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