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White Pizza[edit]

White pizza, also known as pizza bianca, is a style of pizza that is distinguished by the absence of tomato sauce. Instead, it is typically topped with a variety of cheeses, garlic, olive oil, and sometimes herbs and vegetables.

Ingredients[edit]

White pizza can be made with a variety of ingredients, but the most common include:

Cheese: A blend of mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and pecorino is often used to create a rich and creamy texture.
Garlic: Fresh garlic is often minced and spread over the dough to add flavor.
Olive oil: Olive oil is drizzled over the pizza to enhance the taste and help the cheese melt evenly.
Herbs: Basil, oregano, and rosemary are popular choices for adding aromatic flavors.
Vegetables: Spinach, mushrooms, and artichokes are common toppings that complement the cheese.

Preparation[edit]

The preparation of white pizza involves several steps:

1. Dough Preparation: The pizza dough is prepared and allowed to rise. It is then stretched or rolled out to the desired thickness. 2. Topping Application: Olive oil is brushed over the surface of the dough. Minced garlic is spread evenly, followed by a generous layer of cheese. 3. Baking: The pizza is baked in a hot oven, typically at temperatures around 475°F (245°C), until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. 4. Finishing Touches: Fresh herbs and additional toppings are added after baking to preserve their flavor and texture.

Variations[edit]

White pizza can be customized with a variety of toppings and styles:

Four Cheese White Pizza: A combination of four different cheeses, often including mozzarella, fontina, gorgonzola, and parmesan.
Spinach and Ricotta White Pizza: Fresh spinach and dollops of ricotta cheese are added for a creamy and nutritious option.
Mushroom White Pizza: Sautéed mushrooms are added for an earthy flavor.

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-'''White pizza''' (also known as '''pizza bianca''') is a type of [[pizza]] that does not use [[tomato sauce]], in contrast to traditional pizza that uses tomato sauce as one of its main ingredients. Instead, white pizza uses [[olive oil]], [[garlic]], and other ingredients such as [[mozzarella]] cheese, [[ricotta]] cheese, and various toppings.
+== White Pizza ==
-== History ==
+[[File:White_cheese_pizza.jpg|thumb|right|A classic white pizza with a variety of cheeses.]]
-The origins of white pizza can be traced back to [[Italy]], where pizza bianca is a common variation of the traditional pizza. In Italy, pizza bianca often refers to a type of bread similar to [[focaccia]], topped with olive oil, salt, and sometimes rosemary. However, in the United States and other countries, white pizza refers to a pizza without tomato sauce.
+'''White pizza''', also known as '''pizza bianca''', is a style of [[pizza]] that is distinguished by the absence of [[tomato sauce]]. Instead, it is typically topped with a variety of [[cheese|cheeses]], [[garlic]], [[olive oil]], and sometimes [[herbs]] and [[vegetables]].
-== Ingredients and Preparation ==
+== Ingredients ==
-The base of a white pizza is typically a pizza dough, which is then brushed with olive oil and garlic. The pizza is then topped with a combination of cheeses, often including mozzarella and ricotta. Other toppings can include [[vegetables]], [[meat]], or [[seafood]]. The pizza is then baked in a hot oven until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
+White pizza can be made with a variety of ingredients, but the most common include:
+* '''Cheese''': A blend of [[mozzarella]], [[ricotta]], [[parmesan]], and [[pecorino]] is often used to create a rich and creamy texture.
+* '''Garlic''': Fresh [[garlic]] is often minced and spread over the dough to add flavor.
+* '''Olive oil''': [[Olive oil]] is drizzled over the pizza to enhance the taste and help the cheese melt evenly.
+* '''Herbs''': [[Basil]], [[oregano]], and [[rosemary]] are popular choices for adding aromatic flavors.
+* '''Vegetables''': [[Spinach]], [[mushrooms]], and [[artichokes]] are common toppings that complement the cheese.
+== Preparation ==
+The preparation of white pizza involves several steps:
+. '''Dough Preparation''': The [[pizza dough]] is prepared and allowed to rise. It is then stretched or rolled out to the desired thickness.
+. '''Topping Application''': Olive oil is brushed over the surface of the dough. Minced garlic is spread evenly, followed by a generous layer of cheese.
+. '''Baking''': The pizza is baked in a hot [[oven]], typically at temperatures around 475°F (245°C), until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
+. '''Finishing Touches''': Fresh herbs and additional toppings are added after baking to preserve their flavor and texture.
 == Variations ==
-There are many variations of white pizza, depending on the region and personal preference. Some versions may include additional ingredients such as [[spinach]], [[mushrooms]], [[onions]], or [[clams]]. In some regions, white pizza may also be topped with a white sauce, such as [[béchamel sauce]] or [[alfredo sauce]].
+White pizza can be customized with a variety of toppings and styles:
-== See Also ==
+* '''Four Cheese White Pizza''': A combination of four different cheeses, often including [[mozzarella]], [[fontina]], [[gorgonzola]], and [[parmesan]].
+* '''Spinach and Ricotta White Pizza''': Fresh [[spinach]] and dollops of [[ricotta]] cheese are added for a creamy and nutritious option.
+* '''Mushroom White Pizza''': Sautéed [[mushrooms]] are added for an earthy flavor.
+== Related Pages ==
 * [[Pizza]]
-* [[Pizza in the United States]]
 * [[Italian cuisine]]
+* [[Cheese]]
+* [[Garlic]]
+* [[Olive oil]]
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 [[Category:Italian cuisine]]
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