How to Make Pizza Bianca
Make your pizza dough., Knead the dough on a floured surface., Allow the dough to rest covered in a warm place for about 10 minutes to relax and expand. , Using your clean fingers, press the dough out until it is 1/2 an inch or 1 & 1/2cm thick...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make your pizza dough.
Mix the warm water, sugar and yeast in a bowl and allow the yeast to dissolve (about 2 minutes).
Stir in the flour and salt until it forms a ball.
If making style no. 2, add the 1 tsp of oil to the dough. -
Step 2: Knead the dough on a floured surface.
It should be a moist, smooth ball of dough, however as flour absorbs moisture at different rates, you may wish to add a little more water or flour as required. ,, Place on the back of a biscuit/cookie tray or on a large flat plate. ,, Periodically scatter a little flour or fine cornmeal under the dough to prevent it sticking.
Continue with the next two tablespoons until absorbed.
Sprinkle with salt and rosemary.
Style 2:
Spread the minced garlic and ricotta over the surface of the dough.
Top with sliced mozzarella and sprinkle with a little salt if desired. ,, It does make it slightly easier to remove the stone onto the stove top.
Avoid pulling the oven rack out as it may tip (unless you are not holding it steady with an oven mitt), then place the pizza and stone back into the oven.
A pizza oven does not require this extra work. , -
Step 3: Allow the dough to rest covered in a warm place for about 10 minutes to relax and expand.
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Step 4: Using your clean fingers
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Step 5: press the dough out until it is 1/2 an inch or 1 & 1/2cm thick.
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Step 6: Preheat your oven to 200C / 395F and heat your pizza stone.
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Step 7: Now it is time for the toppings: Style 1: sprinkle 1T of olive oil onto the dough and dimple/press with your fingers until it is absorbed.
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Step 8: Allow each pizza 5-10 minutes to prove in a warm place - if you pinch a corner
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Step 9: it should be soft and stretchy.
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Step 10: Slide the pizza off the back of the biscuit tray onto the stone - practice makes perfect.
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Step 11: Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and serve
Detailed Guide
Mix the warm water, sugar and yeast in a bowl and allow the yeast to dissolve (about 2 minutes).
Stir in the flour and salt until it forms a ball.
If making style no. 2, add the 1 tsp of oil to the dough.
It should be a moist, smooth ball of dough, however as flour absorbs moisture at different rates, you may wish to add a little more water or flour as required. ,, Place on the back of a biscuit/cookie tray or on a large flat plate. ,, Periodically scatter a little flour or fine cornmeal under the dough to prevent it sticking.
Continue with the next two tablespoons until absorbed.
Sprinkle with salt and rosemary.
Style 2:
Spread the minced garlic and ricotta over the surface of the dough.
Top with sliced mozzarella and sprinkle with a little salt if desired. ,, It does make it slightly easier to remove the stone onto the stove top.
Avoid pulling the oven rack out as it may tip (unless you are not holding it steady with an oven mitt), then place the pizza and stone back into the oven.
A pizza oven does not require this extra work. ,
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