Broccoli Pizza from Inside Out
Elevate your pizza game with this unexpectedly delightful broccoli and creamy garlic sauce pizza that's a true homage to Pixar's "Inside Out."
Ingredients
FOR CRUST
FOR SAUCE & TOPPINGS
- 1 head broccoli chopped into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil + more for brushing dough
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded, for sauce
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, for topping
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded, for topping
Instructions
FOR THE CRUST
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and olive oil until the oil is mixed in and there are little crumbles of dough.
- In a separate bowl, stir the sugar into the warm water until dissolved. Then stir in the yeast. Let it rise until bubbly, about 5-10 minutes.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Use your hands to finish mixing the wet and dry ingredients until a thick, pliable dough forms.
- Knead the dough until soft, about 10 minutes. Then transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a damp towel and let it rise for at least one hour or until doubled in size.
- Once doubled, tip the dough onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into two evenly sized balls. Roll into balls, then cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes. Use this time to make the sauce and toppings.
- Preheat a pizza stone at 500°F (260°C) for one hour prior to assembling the pizza.
FOR SAUCE AND TOPPINGS
- Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and sauté until they have brightened in color and are just beginning to soften. Remove from the skillet and set aside. The broccoli should still be firm in the center.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter until foamy, then add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then sprinkle the flour over the butter to make a simple roux. Whisk until the roux has thickened slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, add the shredded Parmesan, and black pepper. Whisk until the cheese has mostly melted into the sauce, then remove from heat.
ASSEMBLY
- Roll out one ball of pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about 12 inches in diameter. Then place the dough on a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.
- Brush the entire crust with olive oil. Spread 3-4 tablespoons of the sauce onto the dough, leaving about 1 inch of crust at the edge. Use a fork to poke holes in the center of the pizza to prevent it from bubbling up too much while baking.
- Sprinkle on half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and arrange the sautéed broccoli florets on top. Add a little more cheddar to hold everything together.
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone and bake at 425°F (218°C) for 8-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Use the pizza peel to remove the pizza from the oven. Allow it to cool for at least 5-10 minutes before cutting for the best results. Serve hot and enjoy!
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