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Jim Lahey’s Pizza Bianca alla Romana

Servings: 2 (12-inch) rounds
Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 350 g all-purpose flour, plus more for shaping (2 1/2 cups)
  • 50 g white whole-wheat flour (1/3 cup)
  • 4 g salt (1 tsp)
  • 4 g sugar (1 tsp)
  • 1 g dried yeast (1/4 tsp)
  • 400 g lukewarm water (1 2/3 cups)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • Kosher salt for sprinkling
  • Fresh rosemary leaves for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Place dry ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low for 15 seconds to combine. Add water, and mix, increasing speed to medium-high. Beat for 5 minutes, or until dough pulls away from the bowl.
  • Transfer dough to another bowl and let rise until doubled, about 3 hours.
  • Place a baking stone in the oven and preheat to 450°F.
  • Turn out the dough onto a well-floured work surface. Fold in half to form a half-circle shape. Cut into 2 quarter circles and fold the corners in, overlapping to shape the dough. Pick up and gently flip each dough ball onto a piece of parchment.
  • Drizzle and spread about a teaspoon of olive oil on top. Sprinkle with kosher salt and top with rosemary leaves.
  • Immediately prior to baking, use your fingers to press the dough down in spots to make a dimpled surface. Transfer to the baking stone using a pizza peel.
  • Bake 15-18 minutes, or until puffed and browned.
  • Cool on a wire rack.