Recipe Name: Roman White Pizza (Pizza Bianca Romana)
Category: Leavened Bread
Servings: 6 pieces
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| All-purpose flour (Type 0) | 460g |
| Active dry yeast | 2g |
| Sugar | 5g |
| Water | 300g |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 50g |
| Fine salt | 10g |
Instructions:
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Prepare the dough: Begin by placing the flour and dry yeast into the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the hook attachment, start mixing at medium speed. Gradually add the water at room temperature, pouring it in slowly to allow the flour to absorb the liquid.
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Incorporate the oil: While the mixer is running, continue to add the olive oil, 20g at a time, ensuring it’s fully absorbed by the dough.
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Add the salt: Once the oil is incorporated, add the fine salt and continue to mix until the dough is smooth, well-hydrated, and slightly sticky. This step will take about 15 minutes of kneading.
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Shape and rise: After mixing, stop the mixer and transfer the dough to a lightly oiled work surface. Shape the dough into a ball and place it into a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap to keep it warm and allow it to rise at room temperature for approximately 30 to 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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Prepare for baking: Preheat your oven to 220ยฐC (430ยฐF). Grease a baking tray lightly with olive oil. Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air and then transfer it to the prepared tray. Stretch the dough into an even layer.
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Final rise and topping: Drizzle the remaining 10g of olive oil evenly over the top of the dough. Sprinkle coarse salt across the surface of the dough, ensuring it’s well distributed.
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Bake: Place the tray in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on the crust as it bakes.
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Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly. Slice into pieces and enjoy the soft, airy, and slightly salty Roman-style white pizza!
Tip: This Roman White Pizza is typically enjoyed as a simple snack or appetizer, often paired with a refreshing drink or as a side dish to accompany various meals.
