Description
Pizza Bianca, or White Pizza, is a delicious Italian-style pizza that skips the traditional tomato sauce in favor of a flavorful blend of olive oil, garlic, and cheeses. This recipe yields a crispy, golden crust topped with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, finished with fresh rosemary for an aromatic touch.
Ingredients
1 ball (about 12 ounces) pizza dough, at room temperature
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic.
Brush the garlic olive oil evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the dough, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
Scatter the chopped fresh rosemary over the cheeses.
Season the pizza with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top.
Carefully slide the pizza (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheeses are bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 3 to 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes