The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

As we move into the backyard growing season, I am always looking for flexible recipes that can be a foundation to whatever ingredients are ripe and ready to harvest. This splendid pizza has a flavorful garlic and herb white sauce base that pairs beautifully with any number of fresh seasonal topping combinations. From asparagus in the spring, corn and tomatoes in summer, to mushrooms in the fall, this versatile pie is a favorite in my kitchen all year long.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

3 ¾ cups bread flour

2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon table salt)

1 ⅔ cups warm water

2 teaspoons...