Bianca Pizza Recipe
sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, chili, castelvetrano olives
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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
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms. Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as well.
- 6
Cook Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
- 8
Add Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the base, then sprinkle on the cooked sausage, shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, chili flakes, and sliced olives.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy!
