Roasted Garlic Spinach Pizza Recipe
Roasted garlic, fresh spinach and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Roasted Garlic Preparation
- 5
Prepare Garlic
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil.
- 6
Roast Garlic
Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes until soft and golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
- 7
Mash Garlic
Once cooled, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a bowl and mash with a fork. Set aside.
Assembling the Pizza
- 8
Roll Out Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 9
Spread Garlic
Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the mashed roasted garlic evenly over the surface of the dough.
- 10
Add Toppings
Top with fresh spinach and mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Serving
- 12
Serve Pizza
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Slice and serve hot.