White Mushroom Mozzarella Pizza (Printable)

Crispy crust with sautéed mushrooms, melted mozzarella, and aromatic herbs for a satisfying Italian-style meal.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought

→ Toppings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 8 ounces white mushrooms, thinly sliced
05 - 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced or shredded
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
10 - Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
02 - On a floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Brush the dough with olive oil and evenly sprinkle minced garlic over it.
04 - Arrange the sliced mushrooms over the dough. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
05 - Distribute mozzarella evenly over the mushrooms. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
07 - Remove from the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The combination of white mushrooms and two cheeses creates incredibly rich umami flavor without needing any sauce at all
  • This pizza comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like it came from a wood fired restaurant
02 -
  • Don't skip preheating your pizza stone if you have one because that initial blast of heat creates the crisp bottom crust that makes restaurant pizza so good
  • Thinly sliced mushrooms work better than thick ones which can release too much water and make the crust soggy
03 -
  • Let your dough come to room temperature for 30 minutes before stretching it to prevent it from snapping back
  • Use a pizza peel or the back of a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal to easily transfer your pizza to the hot stone

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