Oven-Baked Buffalo Mozzarella and Tomato Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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A classic Italian pizza featuring fresh buffalo mozzarella and ripe tomatoes on a hand-stretched dough baked until golden and bubbly. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs high-gluten flour, water, active dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 70 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

125g high-gluten flour
65g water
1/2 tsp active dry yeast
10g sugar
10g unsalted butter
2g salt
150g buffalo mozzarella cheese
100g ripe tomatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
6 fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 125g high-gluten flour, 65g water, 1/2 tsp active dry yeast, 10g sugar, 10g unsalted butter, and 2g salt. Knead for 10 minutes until a soft dough forms. Cover and let rest for 1 hour at room temperature until doubled in size.
Step 2: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). On a floured surface, stretch the dough to a 9-inch diameter circle. Place on a pizza stone or baking tray.
Step 3: Thinly slice 100g ripe tomatoes and 150g buffalo mozzarella. Mince 2 garlic cloves.
Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the dough, then scatter the garlic evenly. Arrange tomato slices on the base, then layer mozzarella slices on top.
Step 5: Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
Step 6: Remove pizza from oven, scatter 6 fresh basil leaves on top, drizzle remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and serve immediately.