White Pizza
Total Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(16)
Ingredients
4 servings
- ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into small pieces
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Fresh basil leaves
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking sheet or pizza pan with olive oil.
Step 2
Working on a surface that has been sprinkled with cornmeal, roll out the pizza into a 12-inch-diameter round. Transfer to prepared baking sheet or pizza pan.
Step 3
OLIVE OIL MIXTURE: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 4
Spread OLIVE OIL MIXTURE over the surface of the dough in an even layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with mozzarella and dollops of ricotta; sprinkle with Parmesan.
Step 5
Place into oven and bake for 20-24 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheeses have melted.
Step 6
Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
If you are opting for store-bought, try to buy a pound of pizza dough at your favorite local pizza joint. It will make all the difference here.
