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Garlic Bread Crust White Pizza Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Garlic Bread Crust White Pizza Recipe combines the flavors of garlic, provolone, mozzarella, ricotta, and lemon zest on a homemade crust for a delicious twist on traditional pizza.


Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 1/8 cups warm water
  • 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed or very finely minced

Toppings:

  • 2 cups freshly grated provolone cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn into pieces
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
  • 1 lemon, zest freshly grated or sliced into thin ribbons
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 cups baby arugula greens
  • Lemon juice from the lemon above
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Combine water, yeast, honey, and olive oil. Add flour, garlic powder, basil, and salt. Knead until smooth, then let rise.
  2. Shape and Top: Roll out dough, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic, cheeses, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Bake: Bake until golden and bubbly. Top with arugula tossed in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients like mushrooms, olives, or cooked sausage.
  • For a quicker option, you can use store-bought pizza dough instead of making your own.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: (Nutritional information may vary based on serving size and ingredients)