Fresh Mozzarella Pizza
By: Anonymous
Published: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 12:38am

Ingredients




1 pound store-bought pizza dough
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves minced
1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese cut ⅛" slices
3 plum tomatoes thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Preparation

1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Using your fingertips or the heel of your hand, spread the dough to cover the bottom of a 12-inch pizza pan, creating a rim at the edges. With a fork, prick the dough 15 to 20 times. 2 In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and garlic; mix well and brush over the crust. Top with the cheese and tomato slices. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and brown. 3 Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the basil. Slice and serve immediately. 4 This recipe yields 8 servings. 5 Serving size: 1 slice. 6 Comments: You'll usually find delicate-tasting fresh mozzarella packed in whey or water. And if you're lucky enough to find buffalo mozzarella, made from a combination of water buffalo milk and cow's milk, give it a try. It's the most sought-after type of fresh mozzarella, with a much softer texture than regular mozzarella.