Wood-Fired White Pizza Recipe

Posted by ilFornino New York on 27th Nov 2017

Level: Beginner
Total: 20 min
Prep: 3 hr 15 min for pizza dough
Yield: One 12” pizza

Experience the deliciousness of wood-fired white pizza, where a creamy ricotta base meets rich mozzarella and fragrant garlic. With these ingredients, this pizza showcases the simple yet exquisite combination of flavors that come alive in a wood-fired oven. Let’s dig in!

Ingredients:

Pizza dough (Click here for ilFornino’s dough recipe)
1 cup of ricotta cheese
1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2-3 cloves of minced garlic
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon of dried or fresh oregano
Optional: fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions:

1. Prepare the Topping:

In a bowl, mix the ricotta, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano until well combined.

2. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your ilFornino wood-fired oven to around 700°F (370°C).

3. Assemble the Pizza:

Divide the dough into multiple portions, depending on desired pizza size.
Roll out each portion on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
Transfer the dough to a floured pizza peel.
Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough
Top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.

4. Bake the Pizza:

Slide the pizza into the preheated oven and bake for 2-4 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

5. Serve:

Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Slice and enjoy your delicious wood-fired white pizza!

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