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A delicious plate of White Pizza

White Pizza

A deliciously cheesy white pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and a hint of garlic and red pepper flakes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 pizzas
Course: Pizza
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 60 g yellow cornmeal
  • 450 g pizza dough homemade or store-bought
  • 170 g fresh mozzarella torn into small pieces
  • 120 g ricotta cheese
  • 40 g freshly grated Parmesan
  • 10 g fresh basil leaves
  • 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely grated
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Pizza Stone

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly coat a pizza stone with olive oil.
  2. Working on a surface that has been sprinkled with cornmeal, roll out the pizza into a 12-inch-diameter round. Transfer to prepared pizza stone.
  3. 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.
  4. Place into oven and bake for 20-24 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheeses have melted.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.
  6. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

Feel free to add other toppings like spinach or artichokes for extra flavor.