Our Favorite White Pizza on Garlic Bread Crust
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Our Favorite White Pizza on Garlic Bread Crust
Description
The dough for this white pizza is made by activating yeast in warm water with honey and olive oil, then mixing with flour, garlic powder, dried basil, and salt. After rising, the dough is shaped and rested again. This dough forms a flavorful base with garlic and herb notes suitable for a garlic bread crust.
For the topping, a mixture of fresh provolone, mozzarella, ricotta, and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese is layered over the dough. Lemon zest adds brightness, while red pepper flakes provide a gentle heat. The pizza is baked until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Optionally, fresh arugula with a squeeze of lemon juice and seasoning can be added after baking to introduce a peppery and acidic contrast to the rich cheese. This pizza suits casual meals or small group gatherings, offering a creamy, cheesy experience with herbal and citrus undertones.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 1/8 cups water warm
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
Pizza
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic pressed or very finely minced, cloves
- 2 cups provolone cheese freshly grated
- 1 (8 ounce) mozzarella cheese sliced or torn into pieces, fresh ball
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese freshly grated
- 1 lemon zest freshly grated or sliced into thin ribbons
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes plus more for sprinkling
optional:
- 2 cups arugula baby greens
- lemon juice from the lemon above
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
Dough
- In a large bowl, combine water, yeast, honey and olive oil. Mix with a spoon, then let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes. Add in 2 1/2 cups flour, garlic powder, basil and salt, stirring with a spoon until the dough comes together but is still sticky. Using your hands, form the dough into a ball and work in the additional 1/2 cup flour, kneading it on a floured surface for a few minutes. Rub the same bowl with olive oil then place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with a towel and place in a warm place to rise for about 1-1 1/2 hours.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and place it back on the floured surface. Using a rolling pin or your hands, form it into your desired shape, like the heart above (sometimes I use baking sheets and do rectangles or free form pizzas – this specific dough will yield one pizza large enough to feed about 3-4 people) and place on a baking sheet or pizza pan. Place the towel back over the dough and let sit in the warm place for 10 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. (If I use my pizza stone, I heat my oven to 475 degrees and bake for 15 minutes. If you’re just using a baking sheet, follow the directions below for baking and set to 425 degrees.)
Pizza
- Brush the pizza dough all over with the olive oil, making sure to reach the edges. Add the minced garlic cloves and brush them around to distribute them evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the provolone cheese over the crust. Add on the sliced mozzarella and scoops of ricotta cheese. Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese. Add the lemon zest and red pepper flakes.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes (or around 15 to 20 minutes if using the pizza stone) until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Remove and sprinkle with extra parmesan and pepper flakes if you wish. If you want some greens on the pizza, toss the arugula with the lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Top the warm pizza with the greens.
- Slice and serve!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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