Description
Crisp Italian white pizza celebrates simplicity with its golden crust and delicate herb-infused olive oil. Creamy mozzarella and aromatic rosemary create a delightful Mediterranean experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (16 ounces / 454 grams) pizza dough balls
- 1 cup whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2/3 cup provolone cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
- Red pepper flakes or chopped Calabrian chilies
- Freshly cracked pepper
- Flaky sea salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Arugula
Instructions
- Heat pizza stone or steel in oven at 500°F for 40-45 minutes before cooking to ensure proper temperature and even baking.
- Create aromatic garlic-infused olive oil by thoroughly mixing grated garlic with olive oil, allowing flavors to meld while preparing other ingredients.
- Manually grate fresh cheeses using a box grater or food processor attachment, avoiding pre-shredded varieties that contain anti-clumping agents, then combine mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan.
- Gently stretch pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into an 11-12″ circular shape, transferring onto a pizza peel or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Generously brush entire dough surface with garlic-infused olive oil, sprinkle red pepper flakes or chopped Calabrian chili for heat, then layer shredded cheese blend, leaving a border of exposed crust.
- Add dollops of ricotta strategically across the pizza, optionally garnish crust with sesame seeds, and grind fresh black pepper over the surface.
- Bake pizza until crust turns golden brown and cheese becomes bubbly and slightly caramelized, approximately 10-15 minutes in the oven.
- Remove from oven, immediately top with fresh arugula and additional grated parmesan for a vibrant, peppery finish.
Notes
- Prep your pizza stone or steel well in advance to ensure a crispy, restaurant-quality crust that will make your homemade pizza shine.
- Always grate cheese fresh to achieve maximum meltability and flavor, avoiding pre-shredded options that contain anti-caking agents.
- Consider using a pizza peel for easy transfer and professional-style sliding onto the hot stone, which helps create that perfect crispy bottom.
- Try different herb and cheese combinations to personalize your white pizza and keep the flavor exciting and unique.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg