Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita features a freshly baked focaccia bread crust topped with fresh, plum tomatoes and shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. This mouth-watering combination makes the perfect appetizer or complement to a meal.

Preparation Time – 15 minutes.
Cooking Time – 15 minutes.

* 1 package (12.7 oz.) BUITONI Italian Herbs and Cheese Focaccia Bread Mix
* 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
* 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
* 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
* 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil

PREHEAT oven to 425° F.

PREPARE focaccia dough according to steps 1 and 2 of package directions, stirring in topping with flour and yeast.

PLACE tomato slices over dough; sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.

BAKE for 12 to 18 minutes or until golden around edges. Cool in pan on wire rack for 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with basil just before serving.

Yields 12 appetizer servings