White Pizza Recipe
Make White Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, then add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Topping Preparation
- 6
Prepare Spinach
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 7
Mix Cheese Filling
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, grated Parmesan, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until well mixed.
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 9
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.
- 10
Assemble Pizza
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the ricotta mixture over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Top with the sautéed spinach and remaining mozzarella.
- 11
Bake the Pizza
Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.