Lunch: Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato, and Basil Pizza Recipe | Myrecipes

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Ingredients

12 ounces refrigerated fresh pizza dough
1 cup fresh basil leaves
6 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
2 (6-ounce) heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Place a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet in oven. Preheat oven to 500 ° (keep pizza stone or baking sheet in oven as it preheats).
Let dough stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Place basil, garlic, and 2 tablespoons oil in a mini food processor; pulse 3 times to form a paste. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; pulse until smooth.
Roll dough into a 14-inch circle on a floured surface; pierce entire surface liberally with a fork. Carefully remove pizza stone from oven. Arrange dough on pizza stone. Spread about 2 1/2 tablespoons basil mixture over dough. Top evenly with cheese, tomatoes, and pepper. Bake at 500 ° for 12 minutes or until crust is browned and crisp. Top with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons basil mixture; sprinkle evenly with salt. Cut into 12 slices.

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