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Cacio e Pepe Pizza
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Instructions
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Place a pizza stove in the oven and preheat it to 500°F (or the highest temperature it will go). Generously dust a pizza peel with flour and cornmeal. Set aside.
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Divid the pizza dough into 2 balls. Starting with 1 ball, use your fingers to press a 1/2'' rim around the ball for the crust. Then, gently stretch the dough, turning it about 45° after each stretch, until you have a thin 10-12'' circle with a slightly thicker crust. Place the stretched dough on the prepared pizza peel.
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Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave (or in a small saucepan on the stove). Add the minced garlic and stir to combine. Brush half of the garlic butter on the pizza dough, leaving a 1/2'' border for the crust.
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Sprinkle 4 ounces of the mozzarella and 1 ounce of the Pecorino Romano over the garlic butter. Use a spoon to dollop 1/3 cup of ricotta cheese all over the top of the pizza. Generously sprinkle the pizza with freshly-ground black pepper.
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Gently slide the pizza off of the peel and onto the heated pizza stone. Close the oven and bake for 9-10 minutes, rotating it halfway, until the cheese is bubbly and bottom of the crust is crisp and has light char marks.
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Carefully remove the pizza from the oven and place it on a wire rack. Let it cool for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, repeat the above process with the remaining ingredients to make two pizzas.
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Sprinkle the finished pizzas with more Parmesan and black pepper, to taste. Garnish with fresh basil if desired, slice, and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Pepper Before Application 🌶️Lightly toast the black pepper in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes before grinding to intensify its flavor and reduce bitterness, making it the star of your cacio e pepe pizza.
- Emulsify Cheese with Pasta Water Technique 💧Reserve a small amount of starchy water from your dough preparation and mix it into your ricotta-Pecorino mixture before spreading to create a creamy, cohesive sauce that won't separate during baking.
- Brown Your Garlic Butter Separately 🧈Make garlic-infused brown butter in advance and brush it onto the crust while still warm, allowing the nutty flavors to permeate the dough rather than cooking it fresh on the pizza.
- Use Room Temperature Ricotta for Even Distribution 🧀Remove ricotta from the refrigerator 30 minutes before assembly so it spreads smoothly and evenly across the dough, preventing cold spots that won't incorporate properly with the mozzarella.
- Add Fresh Basil After Baking for Brightness 🌿Tear fresh basil and sprinkle it over the hot pizza immediately after removing from the oven so the residual heat releases its aromatics without destroying its delicate flavor.
Recipe Facts
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Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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