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White Pizza Recipe

White Pizza Recipe
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5.3 from 28 reviews

This White Pizza Recipe (Pizza Bianca) is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, featuring a creamy ricotta and garlic sauce topped with fresh mozzarella, basil, pecorino romano, and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfectly crisped on a homemade or store-bought dough, this pizza offers a rich, flavorful experience without tomato sauce, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a lighter, yet indulgent pizza option.

Ingredients

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For the Pizza Dough

  • 1 pound fresh pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal

For the White Pizza Sauce

  • ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Pizza Toppings

  • 8 ounce fresh mozzarella ball
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ – ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Prepare a large flat baking sheet or a round pizza pan and sprinkle it evenly with cornmeal to prevent sticking and to help the pizza crust slide off easily after baking.
  2. Shape the Dough: Flatten the dough ball lightly between your hands. Pinch around the edges in a circular motion, allowing the dough’s own weight to stretch it down. Keep rotating and pinching gently without tearing it until you form a 15 to 16-inch circular crust.
  3. Transfer Dough to Pan: Carefully lay the stretched dough onto the prepared baking sheet or pizza pan.
  4. Prepare White Pizza Sauce: In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly and adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Spread Sauce on Dough: Gently spread the white pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a half-inch of rim around the edges. If the dough shrinks, gently stretch it back to about a 14-inch circle.
  6. Add Toppings: Tear the fresh mozzarella ball into large pieces and distribute evenly over the sauced crust. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves and grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese on top. Drizzle with olive oil and, if desired, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat.
  7. Bake: Place the pizza on the lowest rack of the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crust edges turn golden-brown and crispy.
  8. Rest and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store leftover pizza slices in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat leftover pizza slices in an air fryer for about 5 minutes to restore crispiness.
  • For a spicier variation, increase the crushed red pepper flakes according to taste.
  • Use whole milk ricotta for the creamiest sauce; low-fat varieties will yield a less rich texture.

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Keywords: White Pizza, Pizza Bianca, Ricotta Pizza, Homemade Pizza, Vegetarian Pizza, Garlic Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella Pizza

Find it online: https://kitchenwithkai.com/white-pizza-recipe/