Pizza can be safely called one of the uncomplicated dishes. Dough, sauce, cheese, favorite filling - these are its ingredients. However, pizza can be easily spoiled if certain laws are not followed.
1. Inappropriate recipe
Many people make the mistake of making pizza at home using a restaurant recipe. Thus, the legendary "Neapolitano" is baked at 380 ° C, and the dough for it must be kept for many hours, otherwise it will not be airy. Such nuances are difficult to comply with, since home ovens are not designed for such a high temperature.
Cook according to adapted recipes. This does not mean that the pizza will turn out bad. In the home kitchen, it's also possible to get an airy base with crispy edges.
2. Little time for proofing
Let the test rest. Proofing pizza is extremely important. It starts the fermentation process, thanks to which the dough gains aroma and taste. The longer it stands, the more divine the finished pizza will be. In restaurants, this takes at least 12 hours. At home, this time can be safely reduced by three times. However, if possible, it is best to ferment the dough longer.
3. Rough rolling
Rolling with a rolling pin helps to destroy air bubbles in it. And without them, the base will not be airy. Do not roll it, but knead and stretch it with your fingers, bringing it to the required size. It is more convenient to do this on pre-oiled parchment paper.
4. Lots of sauce
Naturally, it should be present, since it is the base of the pizza, along with dough and cheese. The rest of the ingredients act as a supplement. However, you cannot overdo it with the sauce, otherwise the dough will inevitably get wet, and in the end it will come out tasteless.
5. Thick layer of filling
The main role in pizza is assigned to the dough. If there are too many toppings, it will upset the balance in the dish. However, some people really like it when there is a lot of it. Of course, you can not save on the filling, but then the finished dish will hardly be called pizza. Rather, it's a pie. If a lot of filling is put in, then the thickness of the dough should also be increased. Then the pizza will be harmonious.
6. Cheese on top
If you put hard cheese on top, it will turn into an unpleasant burnt crust. Therefore, it should go right after the sauce. Thanks to the filling that will lie on top, the cheese will not burn. This rule does not apply to soft varieties. Being on top, they melt, and do not burn.
7. Absence of intense heat
It takes a lot of heat to make real pizza. The stronger it is, the better the chances of getting a soft middle and a nice crunchy crust. It is important to preheat not only the oven, but even the baking sheet. As soon as the pizza touches the surface, it will start cooking immediately. In this case, even seconds matter. If the pizza is placed on an unheated baking sheet, it is bad. While it is warming up, the filling will have time to evaporate and dry.
