White Pizza Recipe
Made with fresh garlic and EVOO, ricotta, mozzarella and provolone 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 frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough 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 the Dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 6
Prepare Garlic Oil
In a small saucepan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle.
- 8
Add Ricotta
Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the surface of the rolled-out dough.
- 9
Add Cheeses and Garlic Oil
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and provolone cheeses on top of the ricotta. Drizzle the garlic oil evenly over the top.
- 10
Season and Bake
Season the pizza with black pepper and chopped parsley. Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 11
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot.
