Does it also happen to you that the pizza you make at home is never as crispy and tasty as the one from the pizzeria? What are you doing wrong?
Making pizza is very easy at first glance an easy task — knead the dough, cover it with tomato sauce, sprinkle with cheese and add ham and oregano. But despite the fact that it is a very simple dish, some small details are key to making homemade pizza truly perfect.
Often you small details they decide whether the pizza will be crispy or not.
Let's look at the most common mistakes we make when making pizza at home, and how we can avoid them.
Are you a big fan of cheese and think you can never have too much?
This is where one of the biggest mistakes can be hidden, because of which your pizza does not turn out perfectly. Too much cheese, especially mozzarella, can cause the cheese to melt and release too much liquid during baking. This means that the dough will become soft, wet and not crispy as it should be. The same applies to semi-hard cheeses such as gouda, which in excess can over-soak the dough with fat.
Do you want a thin and crispy dough, but the filling always ends up on the baking sheet?
Rolling out the dough is an important step in making pizza. The key is to stretch the dough with gentle movements to keep it flexible and airy. No way do not use a roller, as this will compress the dough too much and lose the lightness we want to achieve. Also, make sure the dough is at room temperature, as this will make it easier to roll without tearing.
Who doesn't like a pizza with lots of toppings?
Too much filling can cause the dough to not be properly baked and crispy. More ingredients means more weight and more moisture, which leads to a soft dough that doesn't bake properly. Instead of the pizza being crispy, it will fall apart, and you'll need utensils to eat it. It is best to leave some parts of the pizza without the topping so that the dough can breathe and keep the crunch.
Does the right baking temperature make a big difference in the final result of the pizza?
One of the biggest secrets to a perfect homemade pizza is to heat the pan well before baking. Place the baking tray in the oven and heat it together with it. Then carefully transfer the prepared pizza to the hot baking tray and bake it. This will ensure that the lower part of the dough will be baked quickly and evenly, which will ensure crispiness.
Why do pizzas in pizzerias turn out so perfectly?
Because they are baked at very high temperatures! In pizzerias, pizza is baked at around 300 degrees Celsius, which is not always possible with home ovens. But to achieve a similar effect, preheat your oven to at least 250 degrees Celsius. This way, your pizza will be baked in just ten minutes, and the result will be a crispy dough and a juicy filling. If you want extra crispness, bake the pizza on the lowest level of the oven.
