Pizza Bianca

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Put a large (17-by 14-inch) heavy baking sheet on lowest rack of oven, then preheat oven to 500°F.

   Step 2

   Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then stir together with oil.

   Step 3

   Roll out dough into a 16-by 13-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, stretching corners with your hands. (Dough will become easier to roll out as it warms.) Transfer to a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly prick dough all over with a fork. Stir garlic mixture and brush evenly over dough. Slide dough (on parchment) onto hot baking sheet. Bake until top is puffed and pale golden in patches, 6 to 10 minutes. (Prick any large bubbles with a fork and flatten.) Meanwhile, thinly slice mozzarella and pat dry.

   Step 4

   Meanwhile, thinly slice mozzarella and pat dry.

   Step 5

   Remove crust from oven and arrange mozzarella on it in 1 layer. Sprinkle rosemary on top. Bake until edge of crust is deep golden and cheese is bubbling and golden in patches, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with pepper.