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Simple White Pizza Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g 8.5oz pizza dough ball (see the link to my recipe below if you need one)
  • 50-100 g 1-3oz Mozzarella
  • 2-3 pinch Grated or shredded pecorino
  • 3-4 drop Ricotta dollops
  • 2-3 stick Arugula leaves
  • 2-3 dash Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Roll your pizza dough into a tight ball and place it in a lightly floured plastic container or high rimmed pan with plastic wrap. Let it proof (rest) at room temperature like this for 1-2 hours.
  • Carefully dump the proofed dough ball onto a clean, well floured surface. Shape or roll the dough into a round disk. Tip: If you like a puffy outer crust, make sure not to pinch or flatten the edges as you stretch it out.
  • Transfer the dough to a pizza peel if you're using a stone, or to a piece of parchment paper if you're cooking directly on the rack.
  • Spread olive oil and dried oregano on the pizza crust. Feel free to add any other seasonings you like such as basil or black pepper as well.
  • Sprinkle or shred fresh pecorino cheese to your liking, but not too much. Feel free to use Parmigiano-Reggiano or regular parmesan if you prefer.
  • Cut up the fresh mozzarella into cubes or batons and spread them evenly over the pizza dough. Don't cover the entire surface unless you really like extra cheese - aim for a 50/50 split between uncovered and covered crust.
  • Bake the pizza in a pre-heated oven at 500F degrees, or on a pizza stone pre-heated for at least 1 hour at 500F. Bake until the crust starts to turn a very light brown color and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • When the pizza is finished, take it out of the oven and immediately add a few dollops of ricotta cheese and some leaves of fresh arugula to your liking.
  • Feel free to add or subtract any ingredients you wish.