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What’s the Best Cheese for Pizza? From Mozzarella and Beyond – A Complete Guide to Pizza Cheese [In-Depth Overview & Practical Tips]
When it comes to pizza cheese, mozzarella is the first that comes to mind – but it’s far from the whole story. This article covers everything you need to know about cheese for pizza: the different types available, how they differ, how their unique properties affect baking and the final result, how to choose and use the right cheese for your pizza, and more – all backed by practical tips, illustrative photos, and plenty of useful insights
Homemade Pizza Sauce: Pizzeria-Quality Recipe with Crushed Tomatoes or Tomato Paste (2 Ways)
Pizza sauce plays a crucial role in a pizza’s overall quality, often making the difference between a mediocre and an outstanding pie. The following recipes – whether you choose the crushed tomatoes or tomato paste version – will guide you through a few simple steps to create a sauce that rivals the best pizzerias
Tomato Sauce for Pizza: A Complete, Advanced Guide
Tomato sauce is a fundamental component of pizza, with many products and methods for making it. In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about pizza tomato sauce – from the various types of tomato products and sauce styles, to how each one impacts your pizza’s flavor, texture, and overall character. You’ll also find practical tips to help you create a sauce that perfectly matches your taste preferences
How to Use Dusting Flour for Easy Pizza Stretching and Launching: Practical Tips
In this article, you’ll find practical tips for using dusting flour to smoothly stretch and launch your pizza, ensuring it slides into the oven with ease and no sticking
Guide to Pizza Dusting Flour: What It Is, Flour Options & Which to Choose
In this article, we’ll explore what dusting flour (also referred to as bench flour) is, its practical uses, the types of flour suitable for dusting flour, and the pros and cons of each option
Why Pizza Quality Drops During Delivery – and What You Can Do About It
Pizza delivery is the most popular way to enjoy pizza at home, but the pizza that arrives at our door is far from the same one that came out of the oven just 30 minutes earlier. In this article, we’ll explore what happens to pizza during delivery, how it affects its quality, and the best ways to minimize these effects. We’ll also see how to restore freshness to your delivery pizza, making it taste like it just came out of the oven
