Simple Basil-Tomato Pizza

1. 1

   Prepare the oven, setting the temperature as high as it will go (most ovens will reach 500 to 550 degrees).

2. 2

   It's best to start heating the oven at least 45 minutes before you plan to start baking.

3. 3

   Arrange one pizza disk on a peel sprinkled with extra flour or cornmeal to prevent sticking.

4. 4

   Spread 1/4 cup sauce evenly over the pizza, then sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella and 2 tablespoons Parmesan evenly over the sauce.

5. 5

   Slide the first pizza into the oven.

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   The pizza will be done when the crust is puffed and rich golden-brown in color, the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling gently, from 7 to 13 minutes, depending on how your oven is set up (the hotter the oven, the shorter the time).

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   Remove the first pizza and cool for a few minutes to set up for cleaner slicing, or set aside in a warm place until the second pizza is baked.

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   Let the oven reheat while you assemble the second pizza.

9. 9

   Bake the second pizza.

10. 10

    Serve warm.

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