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Epic Roasted Garlic Pizza

Epic Roasted Garlic Pizza
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If you’re searching for a pizza that delivers an explosion of flavor, look no further than this Epic Roasted Garlic Pizza. With its luscious roasted garlic, gooey cheeses, and vibrant herbs, this recipe transforms everyday ingredients into something truly special. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining friends, this pizza is sure to be the highlight of your meal. The slow-roasted garlic brings out a sweet depth of flavor while the creamy sauce binds everything together. Customize it with your favorite protein or keep it vegetarian by adding seasonal vegetables. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this comforting yet gourmet dish!

Ingredients

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  • 3 heads of garlic
  • 1–2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 ball pizza dough (16oz)
  • Semolina (for sprinkling on pizza peel)
  • 8oz provolone cheese, freshly grated
  • 4oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • Thyme leaves
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Hot honey
  • Balsamic glaze
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast the garlic heads drizzled with olive oil, salt, and pepper in foil for about 50-60 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Once cooled, squeeze two heads into a paste and reserve the third head for topping.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour; gradually add milk while stirring until thickened. Mix in parmesan cheese and roasted garlic paste.
  4. Increase oven temperature to 450°F (232°C) and preheat a pizza stone.
  5. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and place it on a semolina-dusted pizza peel.
  6. Spread the garlic sauce over the dough, top with provolone, mozzarella, and reserved roasted garlic cloves.
  7. Bake on the preheated stone for 14-15 minutes until crust is golden brown.
  8. Garnish with thyme leaves and basil before serving.

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