White Pizza with Tomatoes, Basil, and Zucchini
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My favorite White Pizza with tomatoes, basil, and zucchini!
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Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 3 bread flour 3/4 cups
- 1 sugar 1/4 teaspoons
- 1 active dry yeast envelope
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 water 1/2 cups; 110-115 degrees (F
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons; divided
For the Roasted Tomatoes:
- 2 cups cherry tomato
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the White Pizza:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, part-skim
- 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes roasted
- 1 zucchini small, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup basil torn leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to highest temperature setting at least 30 minutes prior to baking.
For the Crust:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the bread flour, sugar, yeast and salt; stir to combine.
- Turn mixer on low speed and add the water and 2 tablespoons of the oil; beat until the dough forms into a ball around the hook. If the dough is super sticky, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a solid ball. If the dough is too dry, add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead into a smooth, firm ball.
- Grease a large bowl with the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil, add the dough, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Place the bowl in a warm area and let it double in size, about 90 minutes.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Wrap one dough well in saran wrap and place in the freezer for a later use.
- Place the dough you'll be using on a piece of plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes.
For the Roasted Tomatoes:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees (F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a bowl combine the tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper; mix well to coat the tomatoes in the oil. Pour tomato mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet and roast for 30 to 35 minutes, or until they're soft and slightly blistered. Transfer tomatoes to a plate and set aside until needed.
Assembly:
- Reduce preheated oven temperature to 400 degrees (F). Coat a pizza pan or pizza stone with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Roll the dough out into a large circle (about 12 inches) and place it on prepared pan. Brush the entire surface of the dough lightly with remaining olive oil. Evenly spread the mozzarella on top of the crust, then dollop teaspoons of the ricotta evenly over the mozzarella. Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon zest (if using), and garlic, then top with roasted tomatoes and sliced zucchini.
- Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Sprinkle hot pizza with basil right before serving.
Notes
- Pizza crust may be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, for up to one week, or in the freezer, for up to two months. Tomatoes may be roasted, and stored covered in the fridge, up to 3 days in advance.
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