So you love pizza, but you’re ready to think outside the pizza box? Then white pizza (or pizza bianca) could be just the thing to become your new favorite. Simplicity really is the key to indulgence here; it leaves behind the tomato sauce and replaces it with olive oil, garlic, and a medley of three rich cheeses. The tradition of piquing the appetite towards savory warmth that is just a little different finds its perfect access here.
I’ve been on a little white pizza binge. Sorry, tomato sauce, but I’m wrapped up in this garlicky olive oil and cheese. This white pizza recipe puts rich ricotta cheesiness under fresh mozzarella with an annoying amount of salty Parmesan on it for that melodrama in meltiness. I might finish it with a few leaves of fresh basil or arugula to fresheristate the flavors.
What Makes White Pizza So Special?
It is such a fine blissful thrill; this kind of pizza, pizza bianca in Italy, can suffice without any tomato sauce or add wet white cheeses into piles and multiply it with the relish of olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs with a taste and smell. Each bite becomes softer, richer, and saltier; dips more towards a rich and creamy taste at each bite. This makes it a wonderful choice for trying out a new taste variant or just being a little light on tang.
You’ll find countless variations of white pizza in pizzerias across the U.S., Italy, and even beyond. But regardless of how you top it, the principal mix remains the same: an evocative, silky-rich, olive oil-garlic blend, ricotta cheese, and melty goodness presented in mozzarella. From that point on, it is fair game for the toppings: you can throw on herbs, leaves, or even different kinds of cheese, depending on one’s fancy. This is how I make it.
Perfectly Delicious Ingredients for Even Better White Pizza
Mostly, toppings are your own choice, but these below are almost essential for true white pizza greatness:
Olive Oil-Garlic: They are the basis of all-white pizzas. Olive oil is generously brushed over the dough and, together with garlic, forms the fragrant, light savory base that melds all the other flavors together.
Ricotta Cheese: Almost immortal! Along with many flavors, ricotta gives a white pizza its very own special creamy feeling. The light flavor of the ricotta offsets the more potent flavors of garlic oil and mozzarella cheese. Choose a quality whole-milk ricotta for ideal richness.
Lemon Zest and Fresh Thyme: These two literally brighten up the butteriness of ricotta. Lemon zest lends citrusy zestiness; thyme adds a savory herbal note to go with the cheese.
Melting Mozzarella – of course, the kind you have to absolutely have is the ooey-gooey one because mozzarella forms the top layer here at this most gorgeous pizza. It promises the classic cheesy pull that we all crave.
Parmesan Cheese – A lavish sprinkle of Parmesan peppered with a salty, nutty blast to the pizza. For optimal flavor and texture, always grate fresh Parmesan just before topping it on the pizza.
Sea Salt – A tiny touch of this salt will tie all the ingredients together and make each mouthful burst with flavor.
Simple Steps to Prepare White Pizza at Home
In fact, making white pizza from scratch is actually much easier than most people think. Store-bought dough is ideal for quickness, but nothing is better than the real makings of homemade dough. Indeed, though, you should have your dough at room temperature to work with it-it would just tear easily if it is too cold.
How to Make Your Own White Pizza:
Stage 1: Set About Making Dough for Pizzas
Fire the oven to its hottest setting, which should be approximately 500. While working on a stretch, the prepackaged store-bought dough needs to be at room temperature. The homemade dough should be shaped into a ball and left to sit for about 30 minutes to an hour on the counter. Lightly cover a pizza pan or baking sheet with cornmeal (or flour) to avoid sticking.
Lay the dough on the pan and stretch it out into an irregular circle or oval. Prick the top all over with a fork so small holes appear. This would keep it from bubbling during baking.
Step 2: Pre-bake the Dough
Parbake for 5 min for a crazy-good pizza crust at about 500F in the oven. This unevenness will guarantee that the bread is sturdy enough to support all those appetizing toppings but not wet enough to sponge through.
Step 3: Prepare The Fillings
Prep the toppings while the crust is in the oven. Start by mixing together olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the ricotta, lemon zest, thyme, and a touch of salt.
Tear the fresh mozzarella into bits or small chunks and grate the Parmesan cheese. Having everything ready to go makes topping the pizza that much easier.
Step 4: Assemble the Pizza
At last, after the dough gets parbaked, it’s time to go for topping your pizza. Brush dough with garlicky olive oil all over and then spread the ricotta mixture in a thin layer all over the dough before topping it with the mozzarella chunks and grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 5: Pizza Baking Time
Your pizza is practically ready for baking! Originally put it back in at about 500 °F, for around 10 minutes, until the dough begins to brown and the cheese is bubbling and light brown. Then just keep checking on it so that it doesn’t overbake in there.
Step 6: Garnish & Serve
Once the pizza comes out of the oven, toss a few sprigs of fresh arugula or basil leaves on the top to pretty it up and freshen the flavor. For heat, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes. Slice and serve warm!
Conclusion For White Pizza
White pizza can easily be made at home and is a fine alternative to traditional red-sauce pizza. Posh is the only word for garlic, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan coming together for an explosion of flavors. These can certainly take advantage of the flavor and color offered from some herb or greens sprinkled on top. Come on, a sure shot way to satiate one’s pizza cravings any modern way on a weekday dinner or weekend indulgence!
So, what are you waiting for? Try out this white pizza recipe when you are in the mood for something a little different-you certainly won’t regret it!
