Half & Half Pesto Pizza Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Pesto Sauce
Toppings
Method
Pizza Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pesto Sauce Preparation
- 5
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- 6
Adjust Consistency
If the pesto is too thick, add a little more olive oil to reach your desired consistency.
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Roll out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll out into a pizza shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
- 9
Add Pesto
Spread half of the pesto sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 10
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the pesto, then add cherry tomatoes and dollops of ricotta cheese. Spread the remaining pesto on one half of the pizza.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, top with fresh arugula, slice, and serve hot.