Description
This Garlic Ricotta Pizza features a homemade dough topped with a creamy ricotta mixture, garlic, and bubbling cheese for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy — this means your yeast is alive and ready. Stir in olive oil and salt.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead it for 8–10 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 hours, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, make the infused olive oil. In a small skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant — about 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside. You’ll brush this on the crust and use some in the ricotta mixture too.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta with a spoonful of the garlic oil, salt, and a pinch of black pepper. If you’re feeling adventurous, stir in a little lemon zest for brightness.
- Once your dough has doubled, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions (for two 10–12 inch pizzas). Roll or stretch one piece into a thin circle or oval — whatever fits your baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined sheet or preheated stone. Brush the edges with garlic oil for extra golden crust.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan on top. Drizzle a little more garlic oil over the entire surface.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (or as hot as it safely goes) and bake the pizza for 10–13 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the crust is golden brown.
Notes
- The infused garlic olive oil adds great flavor and can be used in other dishes.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings to the pizza for a personal touch.
- If you have extra dough, it can be frozen for future use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pizza, garlic, ricotta, homemade dough