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California-Style Pizza Recipe

American · Main course · 35 min total

A fresh, inventive pizza featuring a thin, crispy crust topped with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and arugula, embodying the light and healthful spirit of California cuisine.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough, at room temperature
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 4 oz soft goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
• 2 cups fresh arugula
• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
2. Divide dough into two balls. On a floured surface, stretch each into a 10-inch round, keeping edges slightly thicker.
3. Brush each round with 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Spread half of goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes over each, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
4. Carefully transfer pizzas to preheated stone or sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
5. While pizzas bake, toss arugula with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
6. Remove pizzas from oven, top with arugula mixture and shaved Parmesan. Slice and serve immediately.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add sliced red onion or prosciutto before baking.
• If you don't have a pizza stone, use a preheated heavy baking sheet.
• Serve with a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.

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