Irresistible White Pizza (Pizza Bianca) Recipe for Cheese Lovers Recipe
This Irresistible White Pizza (Pizza Bianca) recipe is perfect for cheese lovers craving a rich, flavorful homemade pizza topped with a blend of four cheeses, garlic-infused olive oil, and fresh arugula.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 package Pizza Dough (Fresh, store-bought option)
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil (Can substitute with neutral oil)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Grated, avoid powdered garlic)
- 1 cup Whole Milk Mozzarella (Shredded; fresh preferred)
- 2/3 cup Provolone Cheese (Shredded; substitute with aged mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk Ricotta (Creamy and rich; substitute with cottage cheese)
- 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (Can use Pecorino Romano as a substitute)
- 1 cup Arugula (For garnish after baking)
- Red Pepper Flakes or Chopped Calabrian Chilies (Add to taste)
- Flaky Sea Salt (Enhances flavors)
- Freshly Cracked Pepper (For additional flavor)
- 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds (For added crunch; optional)
Instructions
- How to Make White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone, heat it for 40-45 minutes. - Prepare Garlic Oil
In a small bowl, combine grated garlic and olive oil; set aside. - Mix Cheeses
Grate the mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheeses, mixing them together in a bowl. - Stretch Dough
Stretch each pizza dough ball into an 11-12 inch circle on a floured surface. - Assemble Pizza
Brush the crust with garlic oil and sprinkle red pepper flakes evenly. Layer cheese mixture and dollop ricotta on top. - Add Final Toppings
If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds and freshly cracked pepper on the crust. - Bake
Bake the pizza for 10-15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. - Garnish and Serve
Garnish with fresh arugula and additional parmesan once out of the oven.
Notes
- Can substitute olive oil with a neutral oil.
- Aged mozzarella can be used instead of provolone.
- Cottage cheese can replace whole milk ricotta.
- Pecorino Romano is a substitute for parmesan cheese.
- Sesame seeds are optional for added crunch.
- Using a pizza stone requires heating it for 40-45 minutes.
- Freshly grated garlic is preferred over powdered.
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