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Pizza is a universal meal beloved by adults and kids alike. While many enjoy eating it at their favorite local pizzeria, they may have questions about the process that goes into making it. Below are a few answers to the most frequently asked questions about pizza making.

Pizza-Making FAQ

What’s the Difference Between Thin & Thick Crust?

The dough in thin crust pizza is stretched out further to form a crispier, New York-style crust. Thick crust is built much denser and is made with holding an abundance of toppings in mind. Traditional crust falls somewhere in between as a happy medium, namely for those who love lots of toppings but not too much dough.

What Do Chefs Use to Cook Pizza?

pizzaYou may know about classic brick ovens, but pizza restaurants also use convection, conveyor, and deck ovens. The type your favorite pizzeria uses tends to depend on how many pies they churn out. Conveyor ovens offer the fastest, highest production for chains and busy pizzerias. Convection ovens are small and don’t take up a lot of space, so restaurants that don’t prioritize pizza as their main menu item tend to have these. Brick and deck ovens are a little larger but still have limited room.

How Do Restaurants Cook Pizza So Quickly?

You might notice that pizzerias tend to get your pies out a lot faster than pizza baked at home. This is because commercial ovens run at much higher temperatures than domestic ovens. These ovens get your pizza heated evenly in anywhere from four to eight minutes, depending on the type. Before cooking, most preparation is also done before customers come in. Many pizza restaurants prep and flatten dough in the morning or the night before, so during the day, chefs only need to lay on your favorite toppings and bake.

Why Do Chefs Hand-Toss Pizza Dough?

Tossing dough by hand may be impressive, but it’s more than just a showy trick. It’s the most efficient way to stretch out dough without tearing through it or losing its moisture. The spinning motion creates the even, round shape of the pie, and the breeze you cause reduces the stickiness of the dough. While this skill takes a lot of practice, it will form the perfect crust shape and consistency. It’s also a lot of fun to watch.

 

When you crave delicious pizza and an ice cold beer, come to Papa Rocco’s of Gulf Shores, AL. For over 30 years, they’ve offered the best hand-tossed pizza, oysters, and live music in the Baldwin County area. Stop by for their nightly entertainment and see what locals and tourists alike are raving about. Call (251) 948-7262 for more information, or browse their menu online.

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