Ingredients
Method
Prepare the white sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, adding the smashed garlic clove. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the mixture bubbles to create a smooth roux.
- Add milk gradually, whisking well after each addition. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and whisk continuously.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Assemble and bake the pizza
- Preheat your oven to 500°F, placing a pizza steel or stone inside for 45 minutes.
- Flour a pizza peel generously and set it aside.
- Flatten the dough ball on a floured surface, forming a large disk with a thick border. Stretch the dough into a 12 inch circle and place it on the pizza peel.
- Spread the garlic bechamel on the dough, leaving a 1 inch border, and top with half of the mozzarella and parmesan.
- Slide the pizza onto the hot steel and bake for 5 minutes; broil for 2-4 minutes until cheese is melted.
Finish and serve
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt in a bowl while the pizza bakes. Add arugula and toss.
- Remove the pizza, let it cool slightly, top with arugula salad, slice, and serve with red chile flakes.
- Repeat the process to make the second pizza.
Notes
Leftovers refrigerate well: wrap slices tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven on a baking sheet for 8–10 minutes to restore the crust’s crispness. If frozen, flash-freeze slices on a sheet, then bag for up to 1 month and reheat from frozen in a hot oven until heated through.
