Ina Garten'S White Pizzas With Arugula

18 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups warm water (100 to 110 degree)
  • 2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • drizzle olive oil
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra
  • all-purpose flour, for kneading
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups italian Fontina cheese, grated
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 11 ounces creamy goat cheese, such as montrachet crumbled
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces baby arugula
  • 1 lemon, sliced

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the water, yeast, honey and 3 tablespoons of olive oil in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. When the yeast is dissolved, add 3 cups of flour, then 2 teaspoons salt, and mix on medium-low speed. While mixing, add up to 1 more cup of flour, or just enough to make a soft dough. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth, sprinkling it with the flour as necessary to keep it from sticking to the bowl.
  2. 2
    When the dough is ready, turn it out onto a floured board and knead it by hand a dozen times. It should be smooth and elastic.
  3. 3
    Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl and turn it to cover it lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and allow the dough to rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Place 1/2 cup of olive oil, the garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook for 10 minutes, making sure the garlic doesn't burn. Set aside.
  5. 5
    Preheat the oven to 500°F.
  6. 6
    Dump the dough onto a board and divide into 6 equal pieces. Place the doughs on sheet pans lined with parchment paper and cover them with a damp towel. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
  7. 7
    Press and stretch each ball into an 8-inch circle and place 2 circles on each sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  8. 8
    Brush the pizzas with the garlic oil, and sprinkle each one liberally with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the pizzas evenly with fontina, mozzarella and goat cheese. Drizzle each pizza with 1 tablespoon more of the garlic oil and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the crusts are crisp and the cheeses begin to brown.
  9. 9
    Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup of olive oil, the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  10. 10
    When the pizzas are done, place the arugula in a large bowl and toss with just enough lemon vinaigrette to moisten. Place a large bunch of arugula on each pizza and a slice of lemon and serve immediately.

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