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Example Recipe Using Default Spreadsheet Settings (standard creaminess, medium thickness)
8oz Ricotta (227g) (~1 Cup)
60g Lemon Juice (~4 Tbsp)
45g Honey (~6.5 tsp)
4g Salt (~1.5 tsp* (using Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt))
0.5g Oregano (~0.25 tsp)
0.5g Basil (1 medium leaves (~1.5"))
7.5g Water (~7.50 mL)
15g Heavy Cream (~15 mL)

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Written and Filmed by: Charlie Anderson
Edited by: Van Clements and Charlie Anderson

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[untoessence]

I used to work at East Side Mario’s in Columbus, and they had a pie called a “California White” the base was their olive oil Italian season blend, then topped with cheese. On top of the mozzarella they put sliced tomatoes, pulled rotisserie chicken, and broccoli . The layer of cheese melted into the oil and created a white sauce, it was a really good pie, I still remember it after 30 years. They did it in a wood fired oven as well

[danperry]

It blew my mind when you said most white sauce was based on ricotta. Every pizza place I've been to uses Alfredo which I feel like already solves most of these problems

[michaelarnoldi]

I make creme freiche & add dry oregano, basil & roasted garlic. Salt & pepper. (Crème Freiche: 2 cups heavy whipping cream + 5 T buttermilk, leave at room temperature overnight & it gets thick like sourcream)

[bthmth]

I make a garlic bechamel with parmesan, garlic, basil oregano, salt pepper and a little honey. My friends and fam love it. I make the sauce a little thin which is perfect for pizza. I might have to try adding some ricotta to it.

[robertjan]

I just finished cooking a dozen pizzas for my friends at our local Men’s Shed. The men are all meat lovers, but I wanted to try something different, so I made your white sauce and gave it a go. My sauce turned out runnier than yours, but the pizza Bianca using your white sauce recipe topped with mozzarella, mushrooms, crisp bacon pieces and some parmigiana was a real winner. A big thumbs up from everyone. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

[charliep]

To change the consistency, you only considered water and cream, BUT, there's a third option - BROTH ! You could instantly add more umami and a deeper flavour with broth, and change up the broth dependent on the pie - be it seafood broth, chicken broth, or vegetable broth.

[JBK]

Thank you, Charlie, for everything you do. Your passion for food, especially your love of pizza, is truly appreciated. Thank you also for the wonderful newsletter!

[nickherrera]

I made this sauce and drizzled it over a Detroit style pizza with Italian sausage and hot honey. It was a BIG hit. I was very unsure of it when I tried it on its own due to the strong lemon flavor and sweetness but when all the ingredients came together, it was great. Thanks!

[apolishbeast]

I have improved my pizza game so much watching your videos. I love white pizza so looking forward to this!

[chickenwingsfriedhard]

Respectfully the only white sauce for a white pie is simply make a killer Alfredo sauce reduced a little more than you would normally.
I used to make one with chopped chicken chopped tomatoes mushrooms mix of provolone mozzarella fresh ground black pepper and cilantro.

[MaunoKoivistoOfficial]

Alfredo sauce is my choice for white piece. It's delicious, appropriate and easy to market/communicate

[chrissandoval]

mascarpone. super easy to make, and you can control the density with how you curd it. also, a great replacement for mayo in salads.

[Bo_Lew]

Perfect video, Charlie. A million thanks for creating the spreadsheet and providing full specs in weight measurements!

[ltgray]

In my neck of the woods, a white pizza is EVOO steeped with garlic, black and red crushed pepper, oregano and whatever else to your taste. Brushed on the raw crust, followed with the cheeses and toppings of your choice. Lots'a garlic. Salt and/or MSG also.

[claytonsmith]

Donair pizza is the ultimate white sauce pizza and the sauce is so easy - vinegar, sweetened condensed milk and garlic powder. Add donair meat, and cheese. Cook and then top with lettuce, diced tomatoes and diced yellow onion (all raw). Don't knock it till ya try it lol.

[thalesmello]

I typically bake my white pizzas with sour cream, diluted with a little bit of water to get the right consistency. That with green onions, parmesan, and bacon bits make one of my favorite pizza flavors. :)

[MrThugii]

I have been using my own creation for years when it comes to white sauce pizza, the method is very simple, chopping up some bacon and ham, cookiing them together until nice and brown, then adding sour cream to it with some garlic, you cook that down so the water evaporates ( it only takes like2-3mins :) and there you have it, perfect for pizzas or pastas

[lisarct]

Wow, Charlie, you have opened up a whole new dimension of Pizza Bianca bliss. I have tried coating the entire pie, I have also tried using dollops of ricotta in spots, but I will definitely be trying this out. Thanks once again, for all you do.

[realhouse]

Thanks for another good video. Will for sure try this out soon.

When I am making a white pizza I have been using creme fraiche as the sause. Thyme, rosemary and pickled red onions are the perfect topping.

[ihauntghost]

I get so happy when you drop a new video. I love the detail you get into