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Preheat the oven to 500F.
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Put a pizza stone or a baking sheet on the middle rack and preheat it along with the oven for at least 20 minutes.
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Preheat an outdoor grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat (alternatively, you can preheat the broiler).
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Discard any limp or loose outer leaves from the radicchio.
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Halve the radicchio through the stem end.
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Drizzle the pieces with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Rub the grill with oil to prevent sticking.
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Place the radicchio on the grill (or in a baking dish under the broiler).
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Grill, turning with tongs, until the radicchio is lightly charred on all sides, about 4 minutes.
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You want the radicchio to still have some color and crunch.
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Transfer the radicchio to a cutting board, cut out the core, and cut the leaves crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
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To prepare the pizza, dip the ball of dough into a little flour, shake off the excess, and set on a clean, lightly floured surface.
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Stretch the dough with your hands, turning the ball as you press down the center.
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Continue spreading the dough into a 10-inch circle with either your hands or a rolling pin.
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Dont worry if it is not perfect; it looks homemade and rustic.
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Leave the dough slightly thick so the topping does not seep through.
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Dust a pizza paddle (if you dont have a paddle you can use a rimless cookie sheet as a substitute) with flour and slide it under the dough.
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Lightly brush the outer edge of the dough with oil to create a sheen on the surface of the crust.
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An important tip: take care not to get any oil on the pizza paddle (or pan), or else when you try to slide the dough off, it will stick.
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Spread the mozzarella evenly on the pizza and scatter the Gorgonzola on top, leaving about a 1/4-inch border.
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Distribute the radicchio evenly over the cheese; it will look like a lot but dont worry, it will wilt down and shrink.
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Arrange the figs on top and season with salt and pepper.
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Slide the prepared pizza onto the hot baking stone and bake until the crust is nicely browned, roughly 10 minutes.
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Transfer to a cutting board.
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Shower with arugula, sprinkle with the Pecorino, and drizzle with a little oil.
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Cut into slices with a pizza cutter.
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Serve immediately.
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Fior di latte
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Mozzarella Fior di Latte literally means milk of flower.
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Its a fresh cows milk cheese made in a similar way to buffalo mozzarella.
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I prefer it because the flavor is subtle and delicate, even floral.
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You can find the creamy white mozzarella balls packed in water at Italian markets and fine grocery stores.
