Best products from r/Pizza
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1. The Pizza Bible: The World's Favorite Pizza Styles, from Neapolitan, Deep-Dish, Wood-Fired, Sicilian, Calzones and Focaccia to New York, New Haven, Detroit, and More
- Ten Speed Press
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2. American Metalcraft 2616 Wood Pizza Peel with 9" Handle, 17" x 16" Blade
- Easily slide out and serve large pizzas with 17” x 16” blade
- 9” handle offers comfortable grip and ensures safety
- Tapered edge to easily slide under pizzas
- Great as a cheese board or for serving cut fruit as well
- Available in a variety of sizes
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3. Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Baking Pan With Loop Handles, 14", Black
- One Lodge Pre-Seasoned 14 Inch Cast Iron Baking Pan
- Large handles for better control
- Unparalleled heat retention and even heating
- Pre-seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil
- Use to sear, bake, broil, fry, or grill
- Use in the oven, on the stove, on the grill, or over a campfire
- Great for induction cooktops
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4. DoughMate Artisan Dough Tray Kit
- Professional quality, heavy-duty, light-weight, and durable. Made of Super High Impact Copolymer Polypropylene.
- Kit includes two dough trays, one lid, and one DoughMate plastic putty scraper
- Interlocking so that each covered tray is air-tight.
- Fits into most standard home refrigerators. Check measurements to be sure.
- 17.75 x 13 x 7 inches (total kit dimensions) / 16 x 11 x 2.75 inches inside each tray
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5. Bakerstone Enameled Steel + Stone Portable Outdoor Gas Grill Top Pizza Oven Box
- 🌷[Pizza Oven]: The outdoor pizza oven is a great choice for parties, family gatherings, barbecues or outdoor camping. Just place the oven on the grill and make delicious pizza in 2-4 minutes. The pizza oven includes a built-in thermometer to help you monitor the temperature to achieve the best results and the most delicious food.
- 🎁[High-quality materials] High-quality steel, patented five-sided stone baking chamber, heat transfer more evenly during cooking and faster heating, reducing cooking time. The powder-coated surface design not only has the greatest stability and durability, but also has Long-lasting corrosion resistance and high-density insulation.
- [Practical and quick]: This oven is simple in structure and small in size, easy to carry and clean, so you will not worry about cleaning the oven after use, it is the first choice for your garden barbecue pizza.
- 💕[Easy to assemble and guarantee] According to the instructions we provided, it is easy to assemble. If you have missing or damaged parts, please feel free to contact us, our customer service team will help solve your problem within 24 hours.
- 🎀[Various uses]: Our pizza oven can be used not only to bake pizza, but also to grill vegetables or meat. The portable oven is convenient for you to move it easily in the garden and is your first choice for barbecue appliances.
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6. American Metalcraft 3512 35.5" Aluminum Pizza Peel with 19" Wood Handle, 12" x 14" Medium Blade
Easily slide out pizzas with 14-gauge aluminum blade19" wooden handle offers comfortable grip and ensures safetyDurable 12" x 14" aluminum blade is perfect for making medium-sized pizzasLightweight construction for easy to use and cleaningCreate a more rustic and authentic presentation for serving
7. Helect (NOT for Human) Infrared Thermometer, Non-Contact Digital Laser Temperature Gun -58°F to 1022°F (-50°C to 550°C) with LCD Display
- NOTE: NOT for human. Helect infrared thermometer can be used both daily and industrial temperature measurement, such as cooking, refrigeration, steel, glass, plastics, food and so on
- °C/°F switchable, automatic data hold, backlit LCD, low battery indicator, auto power off function. 9V Battery is included
- Easily and quickly measure temperatures from a safe and hazard-free distance. NOTE: The diameter of the object under test must be bigger than the laser spot size
- Built-in red laser for precisely aiming. Distance Spot Ratio: 12:1, great to measure a long distance target
- Measurement range: -50°C to 550°C/ -58°F to 1022°F; Portable and anti-slip design makes it easy to get the temperature outdoors and indoors
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8. NerdChef Steel Stone - High-Performance Baking Surface for Pizza (14.5"x16" x1/4") - (.25" Thick - Standard)
- 20x higher conductivity than ceramic baking stones and twice the heat capacity. This lets it send much more heat energy to your crust so you can get the great performance of a 1000F oven in a home oven at 450F.
- Creates gorgeous crusts, better blistering, and faster cook times. "The ultimate pizza stone" - LifeHacker
- Low-friction surface: textured, sanded smooth, seasoned with flaxseed oil.
- Solid steel, unbreakable, guaranteed for life.
- 16"x 14.25"x.25" - 16lbs (Warning: it's heavy!) Made in USA.
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9. Pizzacraft PC0308 Square Steel Baking Plate for Oven Or BBQ Grill - 14” x 14”
- Steel is the preferred material for a baking plate - it holds and conducts heat better than stone
- Ideal for home made or frozen pizza – crispy crust every time
- Use with a pizza stone on rack above for true pizza oven results from your own kitchen
- Use to bake breads, pastries, assorted baked treats
- Durable steel is easy to clean and will not stain like a baking stone
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10. Pyrex (6017397) Simply Store 7-Cup Round Glass Food Storage Dish,Blue
- Includes (1) 7-Cup Round Dish with Blue Plastic Lid
- Made of nonporous glass that won't warp, stain, or absorb odors
- Glass is preheated oven, microwave, fridge, freezer & dishwasher safe
- Lid is BPA free and top-rack dishwasher safe
- Pyrex Glass is Made in the USA and comes with a 2 Year Warranty
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11. Old Stone Oven Round Pizza Stone
- Makes restaurant-quality pizza and bread with crunchy-chewy crust
- Ideal for baking 16” family-style pizza, bread, biscuits and more
- Absorbs oven’s heat and transfers it evenly
- Withstands heat up to 2000℉ in the oven or on the grill
- Durable, non-cracking; crafted from a blend of lead-free clays
- Specially engineered Heat Core eliminates soggy centers;Easy maintenance: rinse and air dry, seasons over time
- Dimensions: 16” diameter
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12. Old Stone Oven Rectangular Pizza Stone
Baking stone creates restaurant-quality pizzas and breadsBakes up multi-layered crunchy-chewy crustsAbsorbs heat and transfers it evenly for a perfect bakeDurable, non-cracking; crafted from a blend of lead-free claysSpecially engineered Heat Core eliminates soggy centersDimensions: 14.5” L x 16.5...
13. Dough-Joe Pizza Steel Baking Sheet-The Emperor-15" x 15" x 1/2"
MADE IN USA--15" x 15" x 1/2"--made of carbon steel--pre-seasoned--IMPORTANT you need an average of 1.5" on all sides of your oven. Without enough clearance, your steel will get very hot while your air space above will not be hot enough to adequately cook the ingredients, resulting in badly burned c...
14. Chicago Metallic Deep Dish Pizza Pan, 14-Inch diameter
- PERFECT CHICAGO STYLE DEEP DISH PIZZA: The Chicago Metallic Deep Dish Pizza Pan makes it possible to create that perfect 'Chicago-Style' deep dish pizza, cookie pie or stuffed pizza at home in your own oven.
- DURABLE AND STRONG: The Chicago Metallic Deep Dish Pizza Pan is made from heavy-duty carbon steel for strength and durability
- NON-STICK BAKEWARE: Chicago Metallic Bakeware features an easy release surface and is silicone based. There is a non-stick coating for ease of baking and clean up.
- MEASUREMENTS: The pizza pan measures 14" in diameter x 1.5" high.
- EASY TO CLEAN: This deep dish pizza pan is dishwasher safe, making clean up quick and easy. Hand-washing is recommended to extend the product life.
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15. Antimo Caputo Chefs Flour 2.2 Pound (Pack of 2) - Italian Double Zero 00 - Soft Wheat for Pizza Dough, Bread, & Pasta
This listing includes two packs of Caputo chef's flour 2.2 lb each for a total of 4.4 lbs (2 kgs).Professional flour: this 100% wheat flour is a culinary essential, perfect for long fermentation baking. Originating in Italy, our family company is dedicated to the gold standard of Neapolitan pizza fl...
16. Victoria Cast Iron Pizza Crepe Pan, Dosa, Roti Tawa, Budare, 15 Inch, Black
✔️ Better performance. Large round cast iron Dosa pan with loop handle was designed by our engineers for better leverage and easier handling✔️ Ready-to-use. This 15" Cast iron crepe pan is pre-seasoned at high temperatures using 100% non-GMO flaxseed oil for a natural easy-release seasoning ...
17. Pizzacraft 15" Square ThermaBond Baking/Pizza Stone - For Oven or Grill - PC9897
- Make and bake your favorite pizza in your oven or on your grill
- Made of 100% all-natural FDA-safe Thermabond material, thermal shock resistant
- Homemade breads, pastries, even frozen pizzas cook evenly on the stone surface
- Stone requires no seasoning or conditioning, cleans up with water
- Measures 15" X 15" X .59"
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18. Saf Instant Yeast, 1 Pound Pouch
- Safe Instant Yeast is one of the top selling yeasts in the world
- Comes in a large, 16-ounce (1 Pound) vacuum-packed bag
- Store in an airtight container; for 6 months at room temperature or in the fridge; or for a year or longer in your freezer
- Fast acting and long lasting
- Saf Instant Yeast is one of the top selling yeasts in the world
- Comes in a large, 16-ounce (1 Pound) vacuum-packed bag
- Store in an airtight container; for 6 months at room temperature or in the fridge; or for a year or longer in your freezer
- Fast acting and long lasting
- Saf Instant Yeast is one of the top selling yeasts in the world
- Comes in a large, 16-ounce (1 Pound) vacuum-packed bag
- Store in an airtight container; for 6 months at room temperature or in the fridge; or for a year or longer in your freezer
- Fast acting and long lasting
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19. EXO Non-Stick Super Peel Pizza Peel in Solid White Ash
Non-stick pick up and transfer of your pizzas.100% USA Made. Highly rated by Cook's Illustrated, America's Test Kitchen, Fine Cooking Magazine and many others.Food safe polymer seal coat, for lower friction and less maintenance.Also, use to easily lift and transfer other things like Pastry dough, Pi...
20. RSVP International Endurance (LIFT-12) Stainless Steel Oven Spatula, 12" | Wide Spatula Lifts Cakes, Cookies, Pizzas & More | Dishwasher Safe & Heat Resistant | Angled for Maximum Control
Made of durable stainless steelSoft silicone grip handleDishwasher safe stainless steel with an 8-inch long heat resistant grip handlePerfect for moving pizza, cake or bread from the oven or use the 12-inch diameter spatulaDishwasher safe
DOPNYC's Guide to Proofing Containers
For The Beginner
As a beginning pizzamaker, being able to see the underside of the dough is invaluable.
https://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php?topic=21449.msg216567#msg216567
Posting photos of the underside of the dough hasn't become much of a trend here on Reddit, but I'm hoping that it will become more common, because it's a great way for beginners to troubleshoot balling and proofing issues.
Before we jump into my recommendations, let me share some traits of a good proofing container
With this in mind, here are some clear, and some clear-ish options.
A wide glass bowl with plastic wrap
As long as the bowl is clear, and has the right proportions, this may be the least expensive option of all, because you might already have a glass bowl lying around. The plastic wrap is not ideal, though, because, as I mentioned before, your container can't be airtight, so you don't want the wrap to pop from the pressure. The normal procedure for plastic containers is to take a pin and prick an extremely small hole in the top. This isn't as easy to do with plastic wrap, as the hole in the wrap tends to want to open further as the wrap is stretched.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Glad-Food-Storage-Containers-Big-Bowl-48-oz-2-ct/24689293
The bottom on these is textured, but you should still be able to see what's going on with your dough. The big downside to these is the size. If you're making about a 12" pizza or less, great, if not, I'd go with something else.
https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-6017397-Simply-Store-Storage/dp/B000LOWN3C
Still a little small- maybe good for up to 15" pies, but no bigger. Glass is not ideal, but, if worse comes to worse, you can just leave your dough out longer to warm up.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubbermaid-TakeAlongs-15-7-Cups-Serving-Bowls-2-count/17331745
Way too tall, but readily available an not that expensive. The bottoms have a similar cloudiness to the Glad containers above. Not ideal, but should still allow you to see what's going on.
https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Plastic-Storage-Container-1777163/dp/B016QQ2JUK/
Remember what I said about rectangular containers being okay as long as they are wide enough? These are 16.6 x 11.3 x 3.5 inches. 11.3 should be sufficient for up to about 15", but larger dough balls might start creeping up the sides.
https://www.amazon.com/Tupperware-Round-Cupcake-Keeper-12-Inch/dp/B00GS8AD0K/
At a little less than 12" wide and 2.75" high, and a perfectly clear and almost perfectly smooth base, this could be, imo, the rolls royce of beginning proofing containers. But it's also a whopping 22 bucks. If you go this route, you might get only one, and then go cheaper with the other ones.
Look Around for Something Else
I've devoted maybe four hours, total, looking for proofing containers online and in stores. There's obviously more out there. I've given you the specs to look for. As you go into your supermarkets or dollar stores, take a look at their disposable plastic containers and see if anything fits the bill.
For the Intermediate and Advanced Pizzamaker
Okay, you've made enough pizza to no longer need to examine the bottom of your proofing/proofed dough and it's now time to take the training wheels off. Here are those options.
https://www.bakedeco.com/a/plastic-dough-pan-s-12232.htm
https://www.bakedeco.com/a/lid-for-plastic-pizz-23564.htm
These are what I presently use. I was able to find them locally at a distributor. They work very well. If they could make a clear plastic version of these, and maybe make them 20% larger (17" doughs are a tight fit), then they'd be, imo, the perfect proofing pan for everyone- beginners to advanced.
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/choice-18-x-26-x-3-dough-proofing-box/40714021.html
These are the industry standard dough proofing box. When you get this large, there's are logistics you have to consider due to the size involved. You can't, say, take 8 boxes, stack them, and put them in the fridge, because they will insulate the other boxes and take a long time to chill. Pizzerias will fill these with dough balls, cross stack them so that the dough is exposed, and then place them in the walk in until they are chilled.
These come in different gauges and can vary in quality from brand to brand. Check the reviews to make sure you're getting a quality box that will last you a long time. NEVER use a metal utensil for removing your dough, as the metal will scratch the plastic.
I measured one brand of these in person, and it came to 27.5". My refrigerator opening is 27" wide. If you go this route, make sure you have a refrigerator that can accommodate them.
Remember what I said about square proofing containers? Well, these are obviously very large, but you should be careful about having your dough balls touching, since encroaching balls will create a square edge. For Neapolitan, this is pretty common, but, for NY, you want to try and keep the dough ball round. This will limit the number of dough balls you can fit in these, but, you can still use these for NY.
https://www.amazon.com/DoughMate-Artisan-Dough-Tray-Kit/dp/B00449IEM4
These are the smaller version of the tray above. If you're doing Neapolitan, and are comfortable with square-ish pizza, then these might hold more than a couple dough balls, but, for NY, with that 11" width, I'd only use them for one ball. Considering the price, that, imo, rules them out.
https://www.bakedeco.com/a/dough-retarding-proo-1491.htm
In NY, these are pretty much standard. These will stack nicely with the plastic ones above, and they're a little bit deeper than the plastic ones, allowing for slightly bigger dough balls- such as 18" skins. I've not seen this tested, but longer fermentation generates acid in dough, which may react with the aluminum, so, for this reason, I tend to gravitate towards plastic. But this is probably a little overly paranoid, so if you feel comfortable using these for multi-day ferments, go for it.
https://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php?topic=14506.msg320560#msg320560
http://www.pmq.com/May-June-2004/Whats-With-the-WoodDough-Boxes/
This is super advanced pizza making. Wood proofing boxes (or wood liners for plastic boxes). The wood will naturally draw moisture from the surface of the bottom of the dough giving you a crispier crust. If you're running a professional operation, expect the health inspector to have a fit. The two links that I've provided are both dated and may provide inaccurate info. If you go this route, do a LOT more homework- AND report back here! :D
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A final note... These containers are constantly changing. The disposable containers are always being redesigned- usually for the worse, and the companies offering these types of containers rise and fall. 15 years ago, the plastic dough proofing pans that I use didn't exist. Where I am getting at? This list is liable to change- and most likely sooner rather than later. If, on your travels, you come across a viable option, please, drop me a PM. Thanks.
Hey all,
Made my first pie this weekend. Per /u/jaaypeee very simple recipe seen below. Not the prettiest pizza, but it tasted great! I'm glad it came out a little Frankenstein-ish because it leaves plenty of room for improvements! Next time I'm making a sauce, hit me up with any simple recommendations!
I bought this flour and yeast. Baked at 550F in a cast iron that I sealed with bacon grease the night before. I couldn't believe nothing stuck! It was an AWESOME experience and I already ordered a baking steel and plan to make more pies at my girlfriend's parents place this coming weekend. A special thanks to /u/jaaypeee for the post and tips!
>I used the 48-72 Hour NY Pizza Dough recipe from the book The Elements of Pizza by Ken Forkish. This was the second time using a baking steel. I heated the oven to 550 degrees fahrenheit and let the steel come to temp for about 45 mins. The pizzas took 5-6 mins to bake.
Ingredients
Method
Sure, it's a stepwise thing, it's daunting to do everything from scratch your first time. The dough is the trickiest bit anyway. A recipe that I like to use is this one: http://www.susanscookingschool.com/pizzadough.html. Though if you like the one you're using then there's definitely no reason to switch it at least for now.
Here's the stone that I use. It's not too pricey and gets the job done for me. I would also get a pizza peelwith it at some point so you can transfer the pizza to the stone. There's the whole aluminum vs. wood debate for the peel material, but honestly if you use parchment paper to transfer the pizza to the stone, it doesn't matter what kind of peel you get. That's just my two cents.
Again, only go into it as much as you still have fun. No reason to get all the fixins if it gets to be too cumbersome of a process. I personally enjoy making the process a bit more intricate, makes it interesting to me to see how I can improve my pizzas. Good luck!
It’s an expensive item but well worth it for sure. Just make sure when you research it you get the right steel. I purchased this one but in 3/8 thickness and anything thicker will bend the rack in your oven. It looks like they sold out of this thickness unfortunately but I’m happy with this one. I think I paid $85 for it if I remember correctly. If you go to their website they probably have it. Good luck.
Love me some BBQ chicken pizza. Same here! We can't go back to delivery or frozen pizza unless we are in a dough jam.
These are what we have: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00449IEM4/
They are a bit pricey but definitely worth it. We can fit 12 dough balls comfortably in them, 6 in each. They stack and prevent any air from getting in and they come with a dough scraper. Just be sure to measure your fridge to make sure they will fit!
Very good question. I hate launching raw dough onto the steel with the aluminum peel I have. Dusting with flour or cornmeal makes a mess of the counter. Even with flour or cornmeal, little parts of the pie still stick almost every time. Blowing the board is not effective. Also, my peel is only 12 inches wide, which really isn't as big as I'd like to make pizzas in this style, so even a perfect raw launch isn't the only issue.
So, I launch on a screen, remove the pie from the screen after the bottom crust sets, and let it brown. I lose a little bottom browning this way, but the aggravation it saves me is worth it.
I know some people say wooden peels work better for launching and recommend getting one of each, but that's another expense. Maybe someday if I were convinced it would work. Something like the super peel seems great, but that's even more expensive, and, with a hot steel 6 inches under the broiler I'm not sure the super peel's mechanics would work all that well.
I have heard launching with parchment paper can be effective. I may try that.
I love the effort. I have concocted some silly things with firebrick in my grill. To no avail. The idea is good and I think an Argentinian techniche I just saw on "Mind of a Chef". This is what you need if you have a gas grill. From the looks of it you may not.
If you do have a gas grill, this really holds the heat well. Spend the time and heat it up properly. This is one I did in it I THINK. The top gets done well and the bottom is perfectly leoparded. I just made some last night on it. Cleans easy and has a nice case, I keep it under my bed.
You must have had some gorgeous smoke flavor!
>Looks awesome! Would you please share the dough recipe?
I did.. over here.
>Do you use a stone?
Absolutely. I use this one.
>Any other special techniques?
I'm glad you asked! My whole procedure from front to back is documented in pictures here.
Hope that helps! :)
Some quick questions:
Thanks for any help you can give!
It still looks delicious! I make my own Chicago style out in Utah and people love it. Go and buy this pan, and it will help you with the dough work. If you use the real deep dish guide for a 14" pie it works PERFECTLY!
Chicago Metallic 16124 Professional Non-Stick Deep Dish Pizza Pan,14.25-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YKGS4A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0atODbH5B9V0T
I love cast iron and use it frequently for making pizza. I think they are beautiful pieces and really inject heat well into the base of the pizza. I have these at home:
These are both great for me. My oven goes to about 585-600F. The first one is thinner. The second one is thicker at about 0.3 inch, which retains more heat.
Yeah, definitely! When I make the sauce the day before, I also mix up 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and 1.5 tbsp minced garlic. Letting it sit together overnight helps the garlic flavor infuse into the oil.
So when the pizza comes out of the oven, first thing I do is drizzle the garlic/oil mix overtop using a silicone basting brush like this. Then I throw some oregano and Romano/Parmesan cheese overtop.
Everything I'm doing is straight from the Pizza Bible, which was incredibly helpful to me as I'm just beginning, and I highly recommend it.
Tell me about pans. Right now I make one pizza on a stone and one in a cast iron frying pan, but I'm thinking about branching out into pans. But I'm not sure what the difference is between all of them.
I like a thicker crust (usually). I was looking at a couple:
This Wilton One although it looks quite shallow.
This Chicago Metallic one looks alright - does anyone have any experience with non-stick pans?
This Starfrit One - what's up with the perforated part? Is it useful?
Any other notes would be helpful too.
>What's your go-to recipe?
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/07/basic-new-york-style-pizza-dough.html
>What's the easiest way to make pizza if you're just a college student without fancy stones or ovens?
You can make a decent pizza on a cookie sheet, but you can get a stone for $16 or steel for $22.
For the oven, you just need 450 degrees (though 500 or 550 would be even better). Most are capable of that.
>Do you make your own sauce? Or do you store buy? Do you ever experiment with types?
Both. I've only found a couple packaged sauces I enjoy and they're hard to find, so I've been making my own lately. Just lightly blending a can of diced tomatoes with some salt, oregano, basil, etc.
>What's your go-to ratio of crust:sauce:cheese:toppings?
I like a thin crust, medium sauce, and medium to light cheese and toppings. Too much sauce or cheese on a thin crust and it won't get crisp.
What you need for the crust: 3 1/2 cups AP Flour 1/2 cup warm water (105-115 degrees) 1 1/2 T yeast 6 T milk 1/4 cup brown sugar, loosely packed 1/4 stick softened butter
Mix water and yeast together and set aside. Add flour and brown sugar in mixing bowl. Make a well and add the water/yeast mixture and the milk. Mix to combine. Knead the dough with your dough hook or by hand for about 6 minutes. Add more flour if needed. You don't want your dough to be wet. Cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel and place in a warm dark place for about 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
After the 90 minutes, take your softened butter and butter block it in your dough, like you would with puff pastry. (Roll the dough out about 6 inches in diameter, add the butter and spread out. Fold the dough over twice and roll out.) You will want a 14 inch pizza pan (like this: http://www.amazon.com/Chicago-Metallic-Stick-14-Inch-Pizza/dp/B003YKGS4A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1369512518&sr=8-3&keywords=14%22+pizza+pan) Spread the dough out into the pan. I fold over the dough party way over the pan otherwise it slides down and pulls itself into the middle of the pan. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Poke your dough all over with a fork and then par bake your dough for 4 minutes. After that, top. Cheese goes on the bottom to prevent it from burning. You can use as little as a pound of cheese or up to 1 1/2 pounds (I like it cheesy). We make our own sausage. That comes next. (We grind up about 1 1/2 -2 pounds of pork shoulder and season with mustard seed, fennel, garlic salt, onion salt, paprika, salt and pepper. We also cook our sausage before topping. After that, comes the pizza sauce. We also make our own pizza sauce. I like using crushed tomatoes. My husband likes San Marzanos. We cook them with garlic, onions, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. After topping with sauce, sprinkle some parm and romano cheese.
Put in the oven for about 30 minutes. The crust with brown. I watch the cheese on the very ends until they are bubbling. After it's done, let rest in the pan for about 10 minutes. Remove from pan, cut and eat.
Sure. I use this one. I didn't choose it as it was a gift but it has worked well and also makes great bread. My pizza crust recipe can double as a bread recipe. Here's the stone http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000E19MW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1426110572&sr=8-3&keywords=pizza+stone&pi=AC_SX200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=41JEJM7BVWL&ref=plSrch
Here's a pic of a pizza crust dough ball cooked as bread instead (you cook it as a ball, score the top with a knife and spray with water every 3 mins for the first 9 mins. Cook at 425 for 50 min) http://imgur.com/3whZ7di
I have a 5+ year old one by Old Stone Oven that looks a bit different but here is the current one: https://www.amazon.com/Old-Stone-Oven-Rectangular-14-5-Inch/dp/B0000E1FDA
I had a few cheaper ones crack on me in my early pizza-making days, but this one has been a champ and is a lot thicker (which equals more heat retention).
Definitely recommend going with a rectangular one opposed to a circle.
I have a home oven that reads 525; Should I get a Steel or aluminum plate?
Recommended Plate Thickness? (1/4, 3/8, 1/2 inch?)
Are there any best bang for buck plates that I should consider? OR is best DIY?
Holly Crap Aluminum is expensive....Are there any recommend products that I can buy? or is it a DIY?
If you want to make pizza at home on a regular basis, I'd go to a gourmet/kitchen shop and get a stone and a peel.
The other piece of equipment I like is a Kitchenaid mixer. I can do it by hand, but it makes a bigger mess. Using the mixer with a dough hook, I can make a 2-pizza batch of dough, get it in the refrigerator (to let it rise for a day), and clean up in 30 minutes, and that's counting 15 minutes to let the dough rest in the mixing bowl before mixing again.
Watch some Youtube videos. Youtube is a great resource for techniques.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efw5NLf004o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrEmMXSgRmU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSxx2BB_PSY
Yes, I get deposits so the water definitely is hard. I get spring water delivered which I could try next time to see if it behaves differently.
The dough seems really good at first, I knead by hand using the technique I saw in one of your linked videos where the guy is working clay. I knead between 5-10 until the dough "bounces" back.
I have this proofing container if it makes any difference DoughMate Artisan Dough Tray Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00449IEM4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
FYI I use this stone I got an Amazon and I love it. I've only cooked with a steel a few times and find the stone does a better job of drawing the moisture out of the dough to crisp up the outside.
So here's a challenge to all you pizza-makers who work: how do you produce top-notch pizza at home at the end of the day in a short amount of time?
My favorite dough recipe thus far is the 'Master' recipe (NY style, basically) from The Pizza Bible. It's best if you use a starter and allow it at least 2 days cold ferment in the fridge. So, if I want pizza Friday night after work, I usually make the starter Monday or Tuesday, mix up the dough the next day, and then store in the fridge until Friday when I want pizza. If I really have my shit together, I will divide and ball the dough a day or two before hand.
Here's the trouble: I get home from work, take out my dough ball ... and the thing still needs and hour or so to relax and warm up to temp before I can even stretch the dough out. And then comes topping, baking, etc ... all this time adds up. Looking at 1.5 hours at least, and that assumes I start right away. Usually I like to greet my kids and wife when I get home, and rarely do I just head to the kitchen to get started on dinner.
So back to the original question: what can I do to streamline this process even further so that I can get dinner on the table in a reasonable amount of time, and still produce great pizza? My first thought was somehow stretching out and topping the pizza before-hand (ie, the night before) so I literally just take it out of the fridge and its ready to go. Not sure how well my dough recipe would stand up to this (worth a shot, I guess). Either that, or stick to a different dough recipe. I have made up the no-knead fool proof pan dough the night before and just let that sit all day, and its ready to go when I get home ... but I don't always want pan pizza, you know?
This is my first attempt at making homemade pizza. I've been trying to cook at home more often and when I found out my favorite pizzeria here in San Francisco had it's own cook book I just went for it. I spent a few days tracking down the special flower it called for and collecting pizza cooking equipment. It's a basic pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and topped sliced calabrese.
It came out absolutely delicious and I'll be making it again!
Just bought this: DoughMate Artisan Dough Tray Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00449IEM4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Tn0MDbVY7CN85
Tried buying restaurant official gear but realized I needed to own a restaurant to buy it. I actually do recommend these for proofing at home. They fit in the fridge and my cabinets and does the job like restaurant equipment the same.
If you are into making pizza, check out The Pizza Bible. It changed my pizza making game, especially the dough. It gives you recipes for a bunch of different world styles to try out as well.
I was having issues as you are having. As many have already mentioned here, its probably not letting the dough proof enough, and possibly not enough heat. Cold dough is a problem too, if you are going right from the refrigerator to the oven. Cold toppings too. In any case, check out that book if you are serious, follow its instructions, and you'll have awesome pizzas.
The Kindle version is great as well, if you are into that.
I bought this .25" steel from amazon after I broke my ceramic pizza stone. I figured I might as well splurge for someone that won't break, and after more research I learned the steel is far superior to ceramic for more reasons than durability. I opted for the .25" model mainly because it is the most manageable weight to deal with.
With my ceramic I only used flower to keep it from sticking, which also worked well on the super hot steel, but for this specific pizza I used cornmeal
I actually used instant grits/polenta that I ground in a mortar and pestle because I did not have cornmeal on hand
If he's serious about pizza the new The Pizza Bible is great:
http://www.amazon.com/Pizza-Bible-Neapolitan-Deep-Dish-Wood-Fired/dp/1607746050
Probably the best book of its kind right now.
6 balls around 270g each. After the 12 hour initial, bulk rise - I use this container, lightly oiled - it also makes a great cover for the intervening "stretch and fold" rest/knead periods:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005INDQSC/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_c_x_1_w
I pour it out and, using a dough knife, eyeball it into 6 pieces, trimming and weighing to get them all close. I then shape them into really tight balls using Alton Brown's method (just ignore everything else he says about pizza), i.e., gently rolling them along a flat surface until a nice, smooth skin forms.
The balls then go into a floured proofing tray (I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/DoughMate-Artisan-Dough-Tray-Kit/dp/B00449IEM4/ref=lp_8066596011_1_1?srs=8066596011&ie=UTF8&qid=1537597372&sr=8-1) for UP TO another 12 hours. You can stretch this time period for days, probably. Just pop the whole tray into the fridge.
Get a pizza stone (or an unglazed tile, or some granite) and a pizza peel. I haven't got a peel yet so used the back of a tray to slide it on to the stone.
I used this guy, Frank Pinello's recipe. He owns one of the top pizza places in New York that has ties to the oldest pizza places there.
Dough -
Then just mix that all up and stick it in the fridge for anywhere from a few hours to 5 or so days. It will make 4 10ish inch pizzas. I personally think it is a good place to start off. I have made 7 so far and they were better than any take away pizza place in my country.
If you haven't picked out a stone yet I'd recommend the one from Old Stone Oven:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000E1FDA
You might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere also, I got mine on eBay.
I've gone through 3 stones before this one, this is by far the most solid I've used and has already outlasted the other ones. Works great for baguettes and other bread, too.
http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Pro-Logic-P14P3-Pizza-14-inch/dp/B0000E2V3X
Probably. I have one and it's pretty great. Can be used for other stuff too.
Anyone use or recommend a specialty proofing container? I may just need to use better plastic wrap that actually clings better, but I was wondering if anyone used containers like this or had any other recommendations on how they proof their dough in a refrigerator.
I got a super peel last Christmas because I was mangling half my pizzas. It is a wood peel with a piece of linen that acts like a conveyor belt. It was recommended by America's Test Kitchen.
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Peel-Pizza-Solid-White/dp/B001T6OVPO
Thanks! It was delicious. I used Caputo "00" Chefs Flour (red bag) and Saf Instant Yeast
The Pizza Bible by Tony Gemignani is supposed to fantastic. I've never read it, but Tony is extremely respected in the industry.
Its actually more than a stone but here you go! You just need to make sure that your grill is capable of getting hot enough 800+ degrees. It's no UUNI but it worked well for me!
Amazon link
Is this steel thick enough, or should I look for one like this?
I currently have a stone but like the stone on top theory...
Good luck!
And just to be clear, don't wrap the dough balls (they may not be able to expand as needed). Put the dough balls on a plate or baking sheet or something similar and then wrap that. If you wanna get real pro with your dough making, you'll wanna get something like this: https://www.amazon.com/DoughMate-Artisan-Dough-Tray-Kit/dp/B00449IEM4/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1525284555&sr=1-1&keywords=dough+proofing+tray
(could likely be found cheaper at a restaurant supply store).
Awesome! I just ordered the Wooden and Aluminum pizza peel. For the Baking Steel would this one be fine?
When you say to shake it, do you mean to move the wooden peel around a bit after putting on each topping?
I bought the Pizzacraft 14x14 steel and love it. Can't comment on differences in steel thickness. The idea of a steel is that it has very high thermal conductivity - it transfers heat FAST. So it doesn't necessarily need to hold onto heat, meaning thickness isn't that big a factor.
Anyway here's the bottom of one of my last pies.
Here's a profile view, so you can see the thickness of the browned layer
I use the steel on the very bottom rack and a pizza stone 2 notches above that.
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Tony Gemignani is a world champion pizza maker.
Here's the DM I bought:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WGUYX96
And this is the yeast I have been using:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004136MDG
That's what I'm calling "active yeast". I was under the impression that instant yeast (like the one I'll link below" shouldn't be used with pizza.
https://www.amazon.com/Saf-Instant-Yeast-Pound-Pouch/dp/B0001CXUHW
hey, we keep the ol' questions in the bi-weekly threads (stickied at the top of the main feed.)
That being said, check out these two peels:
Like /u/RockinghamRaptor said, the wood is for launching (dust it with semolina) and the metal is for retrieving / rotating.
If you're going to make this into a hobby, and you're willing to spend more money, I highly recommend the Super Peel. It takes virtually all of the anxiety and failure out of transferring the pizza to your stone. I am not a fan of using parchment paper as I tend to cook pizza at temperatures which burn the paper and impart a foul odor on the pizza itself.
Demo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Cepy0tSu88
Buy it here: http://www.superpeel.com/
Or here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001T6OVPO
Have you seen this guy: http://www.amazon.com/EXO-Super-Pizza-Solid-White/dp/B001T6OVPO/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1331605072&sr=8-6
The canvas works a bit like a conveyor belt. It's ridiculously easy to handle, virtually zero risk of misshapen pies. Worth a shot.
thanks! yup i use this stone, and i can get the surface temperature to about 650. i feel like i could probably get it hotter, but i don't particularly want to blow through tons of gas.
here is a link to buy the book if interested, it's good
That cloth spins around so that I can easily get it from the cloth onto the stone in the oven.
Check out this link: http://www.amazon.com/EXO-Super-Pizza-Solid-White/dp/B001T6OVPO/ref=sr_1_10?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1381800267&sr=1-10&keywords=pizza+peel
The cast-iron pizza pans do the same thing, and are available now. Lodge makes a great one, Mario Batali has one too, but you end up paying for his name with the higher price.
This was the first ‘Master Class’ recipe from the book . Cooked for about 6-7 minutes in a home oven at 550 degrees F on a cordierite stone. What other recipes in the book do you all like in a home oven?
it is similar I suppose, it is just a cast iron pan for pizzas.. I will say it does not get them as crispy as I would like and I have been trying to tweak that.. looking at maybe getting a pizza steele instead
http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Pro-Logic-P14P3-Pizza-14-inch/dp/B0000E2V3X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456881887&sr=8-1&keywords=cast+iron+pizza+pan
I have switched to cast iron as well (here). I used to use a 3/4" Corderite stone. The cast iron seems to cook a bit faster and preheats in 30 mins vs. 1 hour+ for the Corderite.
The steel really makes a huge improvement over the baking stone for getting some nice spotting on the bottom. I wish I would have bought one sooner. I got this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LBKWSGW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I could have bought a piece of steel at the local steel place for $35 that was the same size, but I didn't feel like cleaning off all of the crap from it and softening the edges. I just wanted to use it.
About $200.
$80 for a new 18.5 inch Weber kettle, these can be found used for much less or free.
$45 for a nice quality pizza stone, inexpensive ones tend to crack.
$46 for the propane burner
$10-$15 fire bricks, aluminum foil...
i just got one of these steels. tell me i'm not going to regret getting one thinner than 1/4 inch (i was on a budget)
http://smile.amazon.com/Pizzacraft-Square-Baking-Kitchen-Barbeque/dp/B00NMLKW6Q?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01
Thanks so much. Here is the link to the stone I used: pizza stone. I had no problems with the shipping--it was packed well.
nope. It's from this book. Worth a read!
I've got an Old Stone Pizza stone that's lasted ~4 years. http://www.amazon.com/Old-Stone-4461-16-Inch-Oven/dp/B0000E19MW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1371929974&sr=8-3&keywords=pizza+stone
I have wanted a baking steel for a while, so if you're not set on stone, the steel might be the way to go.
Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000E19MW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1426110572&sr=8-3&keywords=pizza+stone&pi=AC_SX200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=41JEJM7BVWL&ref=plSrch
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www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000E1FDA
This one isn't too expensive.
I'll probably buy one of these
where can I get something a bit bigger though..
Here ya go! Lodge P14P3 Seasoned Cast Iron Baking and Pizza Pan, 14 Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000E2V3X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_b7iDAbHG5G3KR
Lodge Pro-Logic P14P3 Cast Iron Pizza Pan, Black, 14-inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000E2V3X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_23fsxbHXSZT86
you could get this style of peel http://smile.amazon.com/Super-Peel-Pizza-Solid-White/dp/B001T6OVPO?sa-no-redirect=1
you just make the pizza on the peel and you use the cloth to slide the pizza right in the oven
I've made many many pizza's, but u/ThePoopSmith's pizza recipe has been my go-to for the last two years. It's phenomenal every time, and the weight-based recipe makes it fail-proof.
I use Antimo Caputo 00 bread flour but next time I'm going to give King Arthur a try.
This one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NMLKW6Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I try but my oven is shit and broil means nothing. The heat is coming from the burners in the bottom no matter what.