Pizza Caprese

 

 Caprese Pizza

Caprese pizza is a perfect summertime pizza with the delightful flavors of fresh basil and tomatoes out of the garden.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough you can use frozen, homemade, or store brought thin-crust
• 2 fresh ripe Roma tomatoes
• 12 basil leaves, torn or chopped
• 1 package of 8 ounces of Mozzarella cheese
• Olive oil

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees 
2. Slice tomatoes, and tear or chop basil leaves
3. Slice the Mozzarella into thin slices
4. Prepare the dough by placing it on a pizza stone and pressing it out in a 12-inch circle. 
5. Begin placing the tomatoes in circles around the pizza.  
6. Add the basil generously on top of the tomatoes, then drizzle with olive oil.
7. Lay the Mozzarella on top of the other ingredients
8. Bake in a 400-degree oven for 15 minutes or until brown.
9. Allow the pizza to sit for 5 minutes, then cut and serve.