Margherita Pizza

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1. 1Step 1: Combine the flour mix and yeast packet in a large mixing bowl with 1 1/4 cups of lukewarm water, stir with a fork until dough begins to form.
2. 2Step 2: Knead by hand for 3 minutes or until the dough is soft and smooth.
3. 3Step 3: Transfer to a clean, lightly oiled bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
4. 4Step 4: Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until doubled (approximately 45 minutes).
5. 5Step 5: Divide dough into 2-4 equal pieces, depending on size and thickness desired.
6. 6Step 6: Form pizza crust by hand on a lightly oiled baking pan or pizza stone.
7. 7Step 7: Pre-heat oven to 500 degrees.
8. 8Step 8: Brush olive oil and sea salt on the pizza crust.
9. 9Step 9: Spread 1/4 to 1/2 cup of tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons of finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, 6 ounces of fresh mozarella cheese (cut into 1/2-inch pieces), and 1 plum tomato (sliced) evenly on pizza crust.
10. 10Step 10: Gently slide the pizza on the heated baking stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
11. 11Step 11: Bake at 500 for 7-8 minutes on until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
12. 12Step 12: Remove pizza from oven, and add additional Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper and serve promptly.