Upgraded Cheese Pizza

Name: Upgraded Cheese Pizza
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 head garlic; 1 tsp. olive oil; 1 3/4 c. flour, plus more for dusting; 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast; 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 1/2 tsp. sugar; 3/4 tsp. salt; 6 tbsp. lukewarm (110°F) milk; 3 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for coating bowl; 6 tbsp. lukewarm (110°F) water; 3/4 c. marinara or pizza sauce; 2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley; 1/2 c. shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano; 2 tsp. finely chopped parsley for garnish

By Simone Thor LimPublished: Apr 30, 2009

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Tina Rupp

Yields:

1 serving(s)

Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Cal/Serv:

206

Who doesn't love pizza? Skip delivery and get the whole family cooking together with this simple cheese pizza recipe.

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Ingredients

1 head garlic
1 tsp. olive oil
1 3/4 cups flour, plus more for dusting
2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. lukewarm (110°F) milk
3 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for coating bowl
6 Tbsp. lukewarm (110°F) water
3/4 cup marinara or pizza sauce
2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 tsp. finely chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice off top of garlic head to reveal cloves and drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Wrap garlic with aluminum foil, place in upper third of oven, and roast until cloves are easily pierced with a sharp knife, about 50 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, combine flour, yeast, rosemary, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. In a separate bowl, combine milk, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and water and add in a stream with processor running until dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and pliant, about 6 minutes.
3. Step 3Coat the inside of a large bowl with olive oil, form dough into a ball, and roll it around bowl. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Let dough rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
4. Step 4Increase oven to 375°F. Punch down dough and roll out on a lightly floured surface to fit into a 12-inch-round pizza pan or a baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes. Mix sauce and 2 tablespoons parsley together. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves onto pizza and spread, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with sauce mixture, sprinkle on cheese, and bake 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with remaining 2 teaspoons parsley.