Pizza Bianca
Italian Medium

Pizza Bianca

A Roman-style flatbread with a crisp, olive oil-rich crust and aromatic rosemary

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⏱️ 4 hours 25 minutes prep · 20 to 30 minutes cook
🍽️ 4 Serves
480 Calories
11g Protein
68g Carbs
18g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

This Roman classic relies on a long fermentation and high heat to achieve its signature airy crumb and golden, crackling exterior. Poking the dough with a fork before baking prevents it from puffing up like a balloon, ensuring the crust stays thin and crisp.


Instructions

1

Mix the flour, water, and salt in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook on low speed until no areas of dry flour remain, about 3 to 4 minutes.

2

Turn off the mixer and let the dough rest for 20 minutes to allow the flour to fully hydrate.

3

Sprinkle the yeast and sugar over the dough. Knead on low speed for 2 minutes, then increase the speed to high and continue kneading until the dough is glossy and smooth, about 6 to 10 minutesβ€”it should pull away from the sides of the bowl while the mixer is running.

4

Coat a large bowl with olive oil and transfer the dough into it. Pour more oil over the top and flip the dough once to ensure it is fully coated; cover tightly and let rise at room temperature until nearly tripled in volume with large bubbles formed on the surface, about 2 to 2.5 hours.

5

Position an oven rack in the middle, place a baking stone on the rack, and heat the oven to 450Β°F at least one hour before baking.

6

Coat a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Turn the dough out onto the sheet and gently press it toward the edges with your fingertips; if the dough resists stretching, let it relax for 10 minutes before trying again.

πŸ’‘ Do not worry if the dough does not fit snugly into the corners.

7

Let the dough rest until slightly bubbly, about 5 to 10 minutes. Use a fork to poke the surface of the dough 30 to 40 times and sprinkle evenly with kosher salt.

8

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until deeply golden brown, rotating the sheet halfway through and sprinkling the chopped rosemary over the top at the same time.

9

Transfer the pizza to a cutting board and brush the crust lightly with the remaining olive oil. Slice and serve immediately while still hot and crisp.

πŸ’‘ A metal spatula helps move the pizza easily from the hot sheet.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

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Make Ahead: The dough can be refrigerated after the first rise for up to 24 hours. Bring it back to room temperature for 2 hours before shaping.
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Storage: Best enjoyed fresh. Refrigeration will soften the crust.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Best enjoyed fresh. Refrigeration will soften the crust.

Can I make this ahead of time?

The dough can be refrigerated after the first rise for up to 24 hours. Bring it back to room temperature for 2 hours before shaping.

Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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