Homemade Garlic Pizza Sauce
A rich, spreadable garlic butter sauce made with roasted garlic, butter, and fresh herbs. Blends deep savory flavors with soft dough for a bold, aromatic pizza base. Perfect for homemade Italian-American pizza with melt-in-the-mouth texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar, honey, or maple syrup
- 3/4 cup warm water (105-115°F)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt (sea salt or kosher salt)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs or 2 teaspoons dried herbs (optional)
- 1 stick (4 oz / 1/2 cup) softened butter or vegan butter (unsalted)
- 2 whole heads roasted garlic
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (plus drizzle for roasting)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (optional, basil recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Slice cloves from top of garlic and drizzle with olive oil
- Wrap garlic heads in foil and bake for 50-55 minutes until golden and softened
- Let roasted garlic cool slightly, then mash cloves into softened butter
- Fold in additional olive oil, fresh herbs (optional), and a pinch of salt and pepper
- Pulse in food processor briefly to create a smooth, silken emulsion (optional)
- In a bowl, mix yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let rest until foamy
- Combine flour, salt, and dried herbs (optional), add the yeast mixture and knead for 8-10 minutes
- Let dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour (or 2 hours if using instant yeast)
- Shape dough into 2 pizza crusts and top with the garlic butter sauce before baking
Notes
Roast garlic until tender—no oil needed if using unsalted butter
Swap half all-purpose flour with bread flour for a chewier crust
Garlic oil can replace some butter in the dough for added flavor
Store sauce in an airtight container in fridge for up to 1 month
Freeze dough for up to 3 months
Swap half all-purpose flour with bread flour for a chewier crust
Garlic oil can replace some butter in the dough for added flavor
Store sauce in an airtight container in fridge for up to 1 month
Freeze dough for up to 3 months
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 1500kcalCarbohydrates: 240gProtein: 50gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 70gCholesterol: 1500mgSodium: 4000mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10g
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