DoughDana--+FollowPizza Stone Basics: Get That Crispy Crust Every TimePlace your pizza stone on the center rack of a cold oven. Never put a cold stone into a hot oven—trust me, it’ll crack. Preheat the oven with the stone inside. This helps mimic that brick oven vibe and gets your crust super crispy. Prep your pizza on a paddle, dusted with cornmeal or rice flour so it slides off easily. No oil needed on the stone. Slide your pizza onto the hot stone and bake. Leave the stone in the oven to cool after, and don’t worry about stains—they’re a sign of a well-loved stone. Clean with just water and a spatula. No soap! Oils and stains actually help season the stone for future bakes. Using a pizza stone is a little extra effort, but it’s totally worth it for that perfect crust. #PizzaStoneTips #HomeBaking #CrispyCrust #Food #Cooking10Share
Brenda+Follow🍕 My Secret to Perfect Crispy Crust Homemade PizzaI've been testing different pizza dough recipes for months now. The breakthrough came when I started preheating my pizza stone for a full hour at 500°F. The dough needs to be stretched thin but not too thin - about 1/4 inch works best. I brush the edges with olive oil mixed with a bit of garlic powder before baking. Another trick is to par-bake the crust for 3 minutes before adding toppings. This prevents the dreaded soggy middle. For sauce, I use canned San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand with just salt and basil. The simplicity lets the crust shine. The major difference was switching to bread flour instead of all-purpose - creates that perfect chew with crispy edges. #HomemadePizza #CrispyCrust #PizzaRecipe #Food #Cooking220Share
