Description
Mediterranean-inspired white pizza combines classic Italian ingredients with fresh herb notes. Creamy mozzarella, ricotta, and garlic create a luxurious base that satisfies your culinary cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) pizza dough
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup (180 ml) ricotta cheese
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
- Crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Stone Preparation: Position pizza stone in oven and preheat to 450º-500ºF, allowing full 30-minute warming to guarantee optimal cooking surface temperature.
- Dough Crafting: Dust parchment with flour and gently stretch dough into a thin 14-inch circle, maintaining consistent thickness across entire surface.
- Herb Oil Creation: Combine minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and extra virgin olive oil in mixing bowl to develop a fragrant infusion.
- Base Layering: Brush herbed oil comprehensively across entire dough surface, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Cheese Composition: Spread ricotta evenly across oiled crust, then liberally distribute mozzarella and Parmesan to create a rich, multilayered cheese foundation.
- Flavor Enhancement: Sprinkle crushed red pepper across pizza, adjusting intensity to personal spice tolerance.
- Baking Process: Slide parchment-mounted pizza onto preheated stone and bake until crust edges transform to golden brown and cheeses melt into bubbly, appetizing landscape, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Serving Presentation: Remove pizza from oven, allow momentary cooling, slice into wedges, and serve immediately for peak flavor and textural experience.
Notes
- Preheat Strategically: Position pizza stone 30 minutes before baking to ensure even, crisp crust development.
- Stretch with Precision: Use gentle hand motions to create a thin, uniform 14-inch dough circle without tearing.
- Herb Oil Magic: Blend fresh garlic and rosemary with olive oil for a deeply aromatic base that elevates flavor complexity.
- Cheese Layer Technique: Apply ricotta first, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan for a rich, multi-textured cheese experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg