How to Make Garlic Sauce for Pizza
Instead of traditional red sauce for your pizza, try garlic sauce for a gourmet pizza. The base for most creamy sauces begins with butter and flour to create a roux which thickens the milk or cream used in the recipe. You can experiment with seasonings. While this basic recipe calls for roasted garlic, try adding other Italian seasonings to create a unique flavor. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Microwaveable glass or bowl
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Blender
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 tbsp. flour
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 10 cloves roasted garlic
Instructions
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Heat the milk in the microwave. Do not boil.
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Melt butter in the saucepan at a low heat.
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Stir flour into the butter, cook for several minutes without browning.
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Add warm milk to the butter mixture, whisk until blended.
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Increase the temperature to medium heat and stir in the salt and cayenne pepper.
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Whisk mixture and bring to a boil, allowing the sauce to thicken.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the roasted garlic cloves.
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Pour the mixture into a blender and process until smooth.
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Tips & Warnings
To make garlic dipping sauce, melt 1/2 cup butter and add 1/4 tsp. garlic powder.
