Can I use store-bought pizza dough for this recipe?

Absolutely. Store-bought pizza dough from the refrigerated section of your supermarket works perfectly well in this recipe and produces a genuinely delicious result. If using store-bought dough, bring it to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. Cold dough is stiff and resistant and will spring back every time you try to roll it. Room temperature dough stretches easily and cooperatively into a beautiful thin round.

Can I use regular white button mushrooms instead of cremini?

Yes. White button mushrooms will work in this recipe and produce a good result. Cremini mushrooms are simply the more mature version of the same mushroom and have a slightly deeper and more developed savory flavor that we prefer in this pizza. If white button mushrooms are what you have available they will still be delicious when sautéed in butter and garlic with thyme and oregano.

Why does my pizza crust turn out soggy?

The most common reasons for a soggy pizza crust at home are a partially preheated oven, raw mushrooms placed directly on the pizza without pre-sautéing, and too much moisture from the toppings. Make sure your oven is at the full 450°F before the pizza goes in, always pre-sauté the mushrooms until they are golden and have released all their moisture, and use fresh mozzarella that has been patted dry with paper towels before slicing to remove excess surface moisture.

White Mushroom Pizza Easy Two Cheese Homemade Recipe

Name: White Mushroom Pizza The Most Delicious Two Cheese Pizza You Will Ever Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb Pizza Dough homemade or store-bought; 1/4 cup Yellow Cornmeal for dusting; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter; 3 cloves Garlic minced; 16 oz Cremini Mushrooms thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme; 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano; Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste; 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese sliced into 8 one-ounce pieces; 1 cup Ricotta Cheese

Description

The most delicious White Mushroom Pizza loaded with garlic herb sautéed cremini mushrooms, silky fresh mozzarella, and creamy ricotta dollops on a golden cornmeal crust. A two-cheese homemade pizza ready in 30 minutes that will become your new favorite pizza night recipe.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb Pizza Dough homemade or store-bought

1/4 cup Yellow Cornmeal for dusting

2 tbsp Olive Oil

2 tbsp Unsalted Butter

3 cloves Garlic minced

16 oz Cremini Mushrooms thinly sliced

1/2 tsp Dried Thyme

1/2 tsp Dried Oregano

Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese sliced into 8 one-ounce pieces

1 cup Ricotta Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet or pizza pan with olive oil.

2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes until golden and fragrant.

3. Add sliced cremini mushrooms, thyme, and oregano. Cook 5 to 6 minutes stirring occasionally until mushrooms are tender and golden brown.

4. Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

5. Sprinkle cornmeal over a clean work surface. Roll out pizza dough into a 12-inch round.

6. Transfer dough to the prepared oiled baking sheet or pizza pan.

7. Lay fresh mozzarella slices evenly over the dough.

8. Drop heaped spoonfuls of ricotta between and around the mozzarella.

9. Spoon sautéed mushrooms evenly over the entire surface.

10. Bake at 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheeses are melted and bubbling.

11. Rest 2 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately.

Notes

Always sauté mushrooms before adding to the pizza to prevent a soggy crust.

Make sure oven is fully preheated to 450°F before baking.

Pat fresh mozzarella dry with paper towels before slicing to remove excess moisture.

Bring store-bought dough to room temperature 30 minutes before rolling for easy stretching.

Mushroom topping can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course, Dinner
Method: Baking, Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 40mg

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