For an authentic Italian pizza, buffalo mozzarella is the cheese of choice. And when making a classic margherita, Parmesan is also used, to add a salty, more savory flavor to the relatively neutral mozzarella. Other good melting cheeses are provolone, fontina, and Cheddar, which can be combined with buffalo mozzarella. Ensure to drain fresh mozzarella well before using it on pizza.

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