Ricotta Pizza Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Ricotta Topping
Pizza Assembly
Method
Pizza Dough Preparation
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Ricotta Topping Preparation
Combine Ricotta Mixture
In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh basil leaves until well combined.
Pizza Assembly and Baking
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll or stretch it into your desired pizza shape (round or rectangular).
Assemble Pizza
Transfer the shaped dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the surface with olive oil. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough.
Add Toppings
Top the pizza with sliced fresh mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes.
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone) and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.