Garlic Sauce for Pizza
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
205 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Sauce for Pizza
Description
This sauce uses a minimal number of ingredients to provide garlic flavor and buttery texture, relying on the warmth of melted butter infused with garlic powder and a touch of fine sea salt. The method involves gently heating the components just until combined, preserving their flavors without overcooking.
It is commonly served alongside pizza as a dipping sauce but can also be brushed over the crust to enhance the savory notes. The sauce’s simplicity allows it to complement a variety of pizza styles without overpowering the main toppings.
One tip suggests using clarified butter instead of whole butter to achieve a brighter golden color, although the flavor remains similar. The note also mentions that some restaurants use margarine instead of butter, which affects taste. This guidance helps home cooks replicate a specific texture and appearance if desired.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- sea salt fine, dash
Instructions
- Combine the butter, garlic powder and fine sea salt in a small saucepan.
- Stir and heat until melted. Serve.
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Notes
- Clarified butter can be used instead of whole unsalted butter for a brighter golden color.
- The sauce works well as a pizza dipping sauce or brushed over pizza crust.
- Some commercial versions use margarine, which impacts flavor and consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 710IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.