La Bianca Recipe
White pizza with ricotta, mozzarella & shaved parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Pizza Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 6
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
- 7
Add the Ricotta
Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Add Other Cheeses
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and shaved parmesan cheese over the ricotta layer.
- 9
Add Garlic and Seasoning
Sprinkle the minced garlic, chopped basil, black pepper, and salt over the cheese layer.
- 10
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle olive oil over the top of the pizza for added flavor.
- 11
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.