THREE-CHEESE WHITE PIZZA

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 servings (two 12-inch pizzas)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the bowls
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Kosher salt
2/3 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 cloves garlic, grated
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or rosemary
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Make the dough: Combine the yeast, 1 cup warm water (about 100 degrees F) and the sugar in a food processor and pulse once to combine. Let sit until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the olive oil; pulse to combine. Mix the flour and 2 teaspoons salt in a medium bowl; add to the food processor and pulse until the dough pulls away from the side and gathers around the blade.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into 2 even balls. Transfer to 2 lightly oiled bowls; cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 2 to 4 hours. (You can make the dough ahead; wrap in plastic and refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • Set a pizza stone or large baking sheet on the lowest oven rack and preheat to 500 degrees F. Meanwhile, make the topping: Combine the ricotta, parmesan, olive oil, garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes in a bowl; season with salt and set aside.
  • Stretch 1 ball of dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured pizza peel or inverted baking sheet. Spread half of the ricotta mixture on top, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with half of the mozzarella, then brush the edge lightly with olive oil.
  • Slide the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool 2 minutes before slicing. Repeat to make the second pizza.

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