Classic Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza
Experience the perfect balance of creamy buffalo mozzarella, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil on a light, airy crust for an authentic Italian treat.
There is nothing quite like a classic Margherita-style pizza elevated by the rich, milky essence of fresh buffalo mozzarella. This pizza focuses on high-quality, simple ingredients that come together to create a light, cloud-like topping. It is the perfect meal to bring a little bit of Italian culinary joy into your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 250 g pizza dough
- 100 ml tomato sauce
- 150 g buffalo mozzarella
- 100 g cherry tomatoes
- 15 g fresh basil leaves
- 30 g parmesan cheese
- optional extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1Shape the pizza dough
Place the prepared pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Using your hands, gently press and stretch the dough outward from the center to form an even, round base.
Tip: Avoid using a rolling pin if you want a light, airy crust; stretching by hand preserves the air bubbles in the dough. - 2Add tomato sauce
Spoon the tomato sauce onto the center of the stretched pizza dough. Using the back of the spoon or a ladle, spread the sauce outwards in a circular motion, leaving a border for the crust.
Tip: Do not add too much sauce, or the center of the pizza may become soggy during baking. - 3Add buffalo mozzarella
Tear fresh buffalo mozzarella into bite-sized pieces and distribute them evenly across the sauce-covered dough. This authentic cheese will melt beautifully into soft, cloudy pools.
Tip: Pat the fresh mozzarella dry with a paper towel before adding it to prevent excess moisture from making the crust wet. - 4Top with cherry tomatoes
Distribute halved cherry tomatoes evenly around the pizza over the mozzarella and sauce. These will roast in the oven and provide bursts of sweet, acidic flavor.
Tip: Place the tomatoes cut-side up to prevent their juices from soaking into the dough while baking. - 5Garnish and add parmesan
Add fresh basil leaves to the pizza assembly, distributing them between the tomatoes and mozzarella. Finally, sprinkle a generous layer of freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the entire pizza for a savory crust.
Tip: Add some of the basil after baking if you prefer it fresh and uncharred. - 6Bake the pizza
Carefully slide the assembled pizza into a preheated oven using a pizza peel. Bake on a hot pizza stone until the crust is puffed and golden brown, and the cheese has fully melted into cloudy pools.
Tip: Ensure your oven is fully preheated to its maximum temperature to achieve a perfectly blistered crust.
