This classic pizza Margherita was supposedly invented in 1889 by Raffaele Esposito in honor of Queen Margherita. The Queen had heard so much of the fabled pizzas of Naples that she requested one to eat when she visited the city. The dish's toppings represent the colors of the Italian flag.

Preheat the oven to 475°F. Place the pizza dough circle on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal and spoon the tomato sauce onto the dough, spreading it up to the rim. Scatter with the mozzarella and basil and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil. With the tip of a knife trim off excess dough around the edges.

Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden and puffed. If using a stone pizza, the pizza will cook much faster, 18-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the rim with the remaining oil before serving.

Chef Eric Cooking tips: for best results, cook the pizza on a pizza stone. Place the pizza stone in the cold oven, and then turn it on. Do not place the stone in a pre-heated oven or the stone will break.