Butternut Squash, Crispy Sage, and Ricotta Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 recipe sourdough pizza crust, or your favorite pizza dough (remove from the oven 2 hours before using)

• ½ cup thinly sliced butternut squash

• 5 sage leaves

• ¼ cup neutral oil

• ½ cup ricotta

• ¼ cup low-moisture mozzarella cheese

• Salt and pepper

Method:

1. Place your George Baking Steel in the oven and preheat to 550°F.

2. Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat. Once hot, add the sage leaves and fry until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel–lined baking sheet or plate, then finish with a pinch of salt.

3. Thinly slice the squash and season the ricotta with salt and pepper.

4. Stretch the pizza dough into a thin circle with a slight border on your George Pizza Peel.

5. Spread the seasoned ricotta evenly over the crust, then top with the shredded mozzarella and butternut squash.

6. Use your pizza peel to transfer the pizza onto the preheated steel. Bake for 4–8 minutes, or until the crust is deep brown and charred.

7. Remove from the oven and top with the crispy sage. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and enjoy!