Garlic Bread Pizzeta Recipe

Inspired by Mondo

Time1h

Serves4

thick pizza dough, roasted garlic, romano, mozzarella, and basil

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Pizza Dough
If using store-bought pizza dough, follow the package instructions. If making from scratch, combine flour, yeast, water, salt, and olive oil in a bowl. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
2
Roast the Garlic
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until soft and caramelized. Allow to cool, then squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a bowl.
3
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the roasted garlic with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Mash the garlic into a paste using a fork.
4
Assemble the Pizzeta
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread the roasted garlic paste evenly over the dough.
5
Add Cheese and Bake
Sprinkle the Romano cheese evenly over the garlic spread, followed by the mozzarella cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
6
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle fresh basil on top. Drizzle with a little more olive oil, if desired. Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.