Description
Pizza Bianca, or White Pizza, is a delicious Italian flatbread topped with olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary, and creamy mozzarella cheese. This simple yet flavorful pizza is perfect for those who prefer a cheese-forward pie without tomato sauce.
Ingredients
1 ball (about 12 ounces) pizza dough, at room temperature
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven to heat.
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper.
Brush the dough evenly with 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil.
Distribute the thinly sliced garlic evenly over the dough.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh rosemary leaves over the garlic.
Scatter the torn fresh mozzarella pieces evenly over the dough.
Dollop the ricotta cheese in small spoonfuls across the pizza.
Season the pizza with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Carefully slide the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil if desired.
Let the pizza cool for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes