Wood-Fired Mozzarella and Buffalo Ricotta Pizza

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A classic Italian-inspired pizza featuring creamy buffalo mozzarella and ricotta cheese baked on a thin, crispy crust with fresh basil. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 85 minutes, pairs high-gluten flour, water, active dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 75 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 600 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 250g high-gluten flour, 3g active dry yeast, and 5g salt. Slowly add 130ml lukewarm water and 15ml extra virgin olive oil, stirring until a sticky dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. Step 2: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  3. Step 3: Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes to mimic wood-fired heat.
  4. Step 4: Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Spread 120g tomato sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a 1-inch border.
  5. Step 5: Tear 150g buffalo mozzarella into chunks and dollop 100g ricotta cheese evenly over the sauce. Mince 1 clove garlic and sprinkle over the pizza.
  6. Step 6: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 7-9 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
  7. Step 7: Remove from the oven and scatter 8 fresh basil leaves on top. Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil before slicing and serving.

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