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Easy Pizza Bianca (White Pizza)

An easy and delicious pizza bianca recipe. Also known as white pizza, the pizza base is spread with a ricotta parmesan cheese mixture (instead of traditional tomato sauce), topped with salty pancetta cubes, creamy grated mozzarella, and finished with wild rocket!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Proving 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1294kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Jug
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pizza Stone
  • Pizza Stone

Ingredients

For the pizza dough

  • 270 g Strong White Bread Flour
  • 7 g Fast Action Dried Yeast
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Caster Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 160 ml Tepid (Lukewarm) Water

For the topping

  • 150 g Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan grated
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 160 g Pancetta
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 125 g Mozzarella grated
  • Top with a handful of wild rocket

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 240°c (220 fan).

To make the pizza dough

  • Place the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Mix with a spoon.
    270 g Strong White Bread Flour, 7 g Fast Action Dried Yeast, ½ teaspoon Sea Salt, ½ teaspoon Caster Sugar
  • Pour in the olive oil and tepid water. Mix in with a spoon then use your hands to bring the dough together.
    2 tablespoon Olive Oil, 160 ml Tepid (Lukewarm) Water
  • Knead the dough for 1 minute on a lightly floured work surface before placing it back in the bowl (covered with clingfilm or plastic wrap) to prove for 45 minutes at room temperature (you could speed up proving by putting the bowl in a warm place like an airing cupboard).
  • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface or cutting board to roughly 30 cm diameter and place on a pizza stone or baking tray. Leave to rest for 5 minutes whilst you get the toppings ready.

For the pizza topping

  • Make the white sauce by mixing together the ricotta, grated Parmesan, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
    150 g Ricotta Cheese, 2 tablespoon Parmesan, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Spread the white sauce on the base of the pizza and top with the cubed pancetta.
    160 g Pancetta
  • Sprinkle over the grated mozzarella and oregano and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and bubbling in a very hot oven (240c or 220 fan).
    125 g Mozzarella, 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • Once out of the oven top with the wild rocket before serving.

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • If you don't have time to make your own pizza dough, cut that step out and buy a ready-made pizza base!
  • Instead of rolling the pizza dough out with a rolling pin, place the dough on your pizza stone or baking tin and stretch it out with your hands.
  • For an authentic rustic pizza base, sprinkle a little coarse semolina onto the baking tray or pizza stone before placing the dough on top.
  • A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil before baking gives it an extra luxurious feel.
  • For an extra crispy base, use a pizza peel (paddle) to transfer the pizza to the oven and place it directly on a preheated pizza stone or baking tray.
  • The ingredients quantities in this recipe make 1 large pizza (30cm diameter) or you could make 2 smaller pizzas if you prefer.
 
Variations:
Different topping ideas to try!
  • Blue Cheese
  • Goat Cheese
  • Marscapone
  • Sliced Mushrooms
  • Sliced Potatoes
  • Bacon
  • Artichokes
  • Rosemary
 
Storage:
You can make the pizza dough ahead and freeze it until needed. Defrost thoroughly in the fridge before rolling out.
Pizza is best eaten fresh out of the oven!
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Pizza Bianca (White Pizza)
Amount per Serving
Calories
1294
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
73
g
112
%
Saturated Fat
 
28
g
175
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
32
g
Cholesterol
 
144
mg
48
%
Sodium
 
1650
mg
72
%
Potassium
 
455
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
106
g
35
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
51
g
102
%
Vitamin A
 
845
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
572
mg
57
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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