There are already a TON of pizza accessories you’ll wind up buying as a DIY pizza nerd. Ovens, peels, and scales, oh my! 😎 But do you absolutely need a scale to make pizza dough? A simple scale is really important for making pizza dough. Although you can find pizza recipes that use pre-defined measurements like … Read more
For such a widely-used kitchen tool… Pizza stones are WILDLY misunderstood. (Which is a shame, because they are VITAL to making great pizzas in your home oven!) Should you oil your pizza stone? No, you should not oil your pizza stone. The rough surface of pizza stones naturally prevents sticking, so you don’t need to … Read more
Tipo 00 may be considered the best flour for making Neapolitan pizza, but it’s also MORE expensive, harder to find, and may or may not work in regular ovens… So what’s so special about 00 flour? It bakes well in high-temperature ovens and yields a soft-but-crunchy pizza crust. Tipo 00 Flour is a soft wheat … Read more
There are SO MANY flour choices available to home pizza nerds. You may have heard that Tipo 00 flour is the best for making pizza, but it’s expensive 💰 (and what if you can’t find it near you??) What can you buy in its place? What are the best substitutes for 00 flour? Bread flour, … Read more
If you’re reading blog posts about chimneys, you’re already in the deep end of pizza-making 😎 (and can I come over for a pizza cookout??) But building your own oven (or even purchasing a pre-built oven) brings A TON of options and questions. Do pizza ovens need a chimney? It depends on the type of … Read more
You like to experiment with different pizza recipes. Tipo 00 & bread flour work great–but what about whole wheat? (Nutrients are good for you, after all. #HealthyPizza). Can You Use Whole Wheat Flour Instead of Bread Flour for Pizza Dough? Yes, you can use whole wheat flour to make pizza dough, but whole wheat flour … Read more
You know the feeling… You have a delicious-looking pizza in front of you, but when that first bite comes–all the cheese slides off in one big clump. Why does cheese slide off of pizza? There are a few reasons: But good news! If you’re into making pizza at home, there are a number of things … Read more
You’ve decided to make yourself a homemade pizza. There are a LOT of different styles, crusts, and sauce options–and even MORE flour options. 🍕 Can You Use Bread Flour to Make Pizza? Yes, bread flour is the ideal choice for many homemade pizzas. Bread flour’s high protein content creates a traditional pizza crust texture and … Read more
So you’re making a DELICIOUS, mouth-watering homemade pizza… You fire up the oven, cook it–and your cheese comes out funky. 🧀 Argh. To make the perfect pie, it’s vital to understand how cheese behaves (and take steps to prevent that). Why is my pizza cheese rubbery? This is usually a result of overheating or overcooking, … Read more
If you’re jumping down the pizza rabbit hole… You’ve probably discovered a TON of new pizza styles you previously didn’t know existed. And while that’s exciting, it’s also overwhelming. 🤯 Let’s look at Roman vs Neapolitan pizza. Here is the key difference between Neapolitan and Roman Pizza (both found in Italy): I’ve had both of … Read more