Garlic cheese pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Servings
1 x 30cm/12" pizza
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Bread
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Cuisine
Italian
Garlic cheese pizza
Description
The Garlic cheese pizza starts with a choice of pizza dough including wood-fired Italian style, a fast no-yeast dough, or store-bought options. Olive oil is infused with crushed garlic to create a flavorful topping base spread over the rolled-out dough. A sprinkle of salt is added along with shredded parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. For the no-yeast dough, the crust edges are brushed with olive oil to prevent dryness.
Baked at a high temperature around 250°C (480°F), the pizza cooks quickly, allowing the cheeses to melt and develop golden spots while the crust crisps up. The garlic-infused oil gently perfumes the pies without any raw garlic pungency.
This pizza works well as a simple snack, appetizer, or light meal. It pairs nicely with salads or soups and allows the garlic and cheese flavors to shine without additional toppings.
Using fresh garlic crushed into a paste enhances the oil's aroma. Freshly shredded cheese melts more evenly compared to pre-shredded varieties. Different dough bases offer flexibility in texture and rising time depending on your preference.
Ingredients
Pizza 30cm/12" base - your choice (Note 1):
- 1 pizza dough wood-fired Italian style, classic
- 1 pizza dough this is excellent!, fast, no-yeast
- 1 Store bought
Garlic pizza topping:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic (2 - 3 large cloves), crushed using garlic press or make paste using side of knife - Note 2)
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt or table salt, or double qty for salt flakes, or cooking salt
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (tightly packed cup), shredded using box grater (Note 3 on pre-shredded)
- 1/2 cup parmesan (tightly packed cup), shredded using box grater (Note 3)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°C / 480°F (230°C fan). Allow time to get it nice and hot!!
- Garlic infused oil - Mix olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside to infuse with flavour for 10 minutes.
- Pizza base - Make and roll out chosen pizza base, stretch onto pan.
- Top - Spread oil (and all garlic) onto the base, leaving the crust baked. Sprinkle with salt, parmesan then mozzarella. (If using no-yeast base, spray/brush exposed crust with olive oil.)
- Bake 8 minutes, turning after 4 minutes, or until the the cheese has golden spots. Cut and eat, stat!
Notes
- Prepare garlic in a paste form to fully infuse olive oil with flavor; avoid store-bought garlic paste as it contains preservatives.
- Freshly shred cheeses yourself to improve melting and texture; measure by shredding then packing the cheese rather than pre-shredded volume measurements.
- Choose your preferred pizza dough type: classic yeast dough requires rise time, while no-yeast dough offers a quick alternative without rising.
- For no-yeast dough, brush exposed crust edges with olive oil before baking to improve crust texture.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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