[Kevin]

I just ordered one of these... Heats up to 450 celsius or 842 Fahrenheit.
Really looking forward to trying it out, got a recipe for dough from an Italian friend of mine but that will take 3 days to get ready so I might take some shortcuts for my first go.

Anyone else make their own pizzas at home?
Do’s? Dont’s?

And no I dont put pineapple on my pizzas.

 

[jonKranked]

i like to add a little ricotta to the mozz.

when i do a white pizza, i mix them in a bowl with some truffle oil and herbs before putting it on the pizza

 

[dan-o]

Don't skimp on olive oil in the dough.
Also see if a local pizza place that you like will sell you some dough.

What diameter is that thing?

 

[jonKranked]

Don't skimp on olive oil in the dough.
Also see if a local pizza place that you like will sell you some dough.

What diameter is that thing?

google says it should make about a 12" pie

 

[jonKranked]

where are you getting 450C? the companies website specs it at 400C.

 

[Kevin]

where are you getting 450C? the companies website specs it at 400C.

The site Im buying it from specs it at 450 but if the companies website says 400 thats probably the correct number.
I think 400 will be enough though.
My normal oven only goes up to 250...

That is weird though.

 

[eaterofdog]

I thought we were gonna talk about crypto

 

[jonKranked]

The site Im buying it from specs it at 450 but if the companies website says 400 thats probably the correct number.
I think 400 will be enough though.
My normal oven only goes up to 250...

That is weird though.

agreed, 400C will def be hot enough to cook a pizza. my non-convection oven goes up to 550F/288C and will cook a pie on a stone in about 7-8 minutes.

 

[jonKranked]

funny you mention this, over the weekend i made pizza from scratch for the first time in years. i made some changes to my old dough recipe that i was very happy with.

plain cheese for the kids:

white pizza (cheese mix listed above) with tomatoes, shitaake mushrooms, and sauteed spinach for the wife

shitaake, bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno for myself:

 

[Kevin]

I have a stone as well but its just not the same.

funny you mention this, over the weekend i made pizza from scratch for the first time in years. i made some changes to my old dough recipe that i was very happy with.

plain cheese for the kids:

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white pizza (cheese mix listed above) with tomatoes, shitaake mushrooms, and sauteed spinach for the wife

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shitaake, bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno for myself:

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Dammit, now Im hungry again and I just ate

 

[jonKranked]

I have a stone as well but its just not the same.



Dammit, now Im hungry again and I just ate

now i'm thinking about making more dough. the recipe i use calls for 24 hours min

 

[ALEXIS_DH]

They sell ducati powerwashers in my hood too.

 

[eaterofdog]

 

[StiHacka]

 

[stevew]

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And no I dont put pineapple on my pizzas.

wise....wise....wise....

i like my pizzas simple....pepperoni....lite cheese...normal sauce....on the crisp side....

mushrooms never....olives...never...

would not turn my nose up to....

bell pepper
sausage
canadian bacon
hamburger

 

[jonKranked]

wise....wise....wise....

i like my pizzas simple....pepperoni....lite cheese...normal sauce....on the crisp side....

mushrooms never....olives...never...

would not turn my nose up to....

bell pepper
sausage
canadian bacon
hamburger

a local place by me that has wood fired pizza offers meatballs. not a whole meatball, but they take meatballs and slice them like pepperoni (albeit thicker) and its awesome.

 

[Pesqueeb]

 

[eaterofdog]

Think about making pizza for dinner now. Just got a convection oven and I have a dusty pizza stone somewhere.

 

[jonKranked]

Think about making pizza for dinner now. Just got a convection oven and I have a dusty pizza stone somewhere.

florida pizza toppings: alligators & meth

 

[stevew]

a local place by me that has wood fired pizza offers meatballs. not a whole meatball, but they take meatballs and slice them like pepperoni (albeit thicker) and its awesome.

meatballs...covered in sauce under cheese....i could get behind that...

 

[jimmydean]

@jdcamb to the white courtesy phone...

I like it.

 

[jonKranked]

meatballs...covered in sauce under cheese....i could get behind that...

i was skeptical at first.

 

[WestCoastHucker]

oh hell yes...

 

[jdcamb]

I approve of everyone making pizzas at home. JonKranks efforts look awesome! No pizza is required to be perfect. I am on a pineapple, bacon, olive, and onion kick myself. Making your own dough is useful skill in other respects also (Pasta, Pirogi, Wellington, Bread...). A rolling pin between some skewers will give you the best uniformity of crust thickness. It is a good skill to know.
Use good ingredients. Whole Milk cheese in any form is the best as it holds up to the heat needed to make a good pie. Remember Romano and Parmesan cheese are always salty. I only add them to finished pies.
I have a piece of Iron plate I use instead of a stone. I can use it in the oven or the Weber grill. I got it at the scrap yard for $1. Its a service cover from a switch on a Railroad track. A large cast iron pan will do the trick also. Butter or Lard works better then Olive oil and tastes better too. Veggies with high moisture should always be sauteed before you bake your pie. Make sure all your ingredients are room temperature also. Temperature bounce can ruin a pie. Take all your ingredients to the very edge of your dough. You can always clean your peel afterwards. Learn the FLICK.
Tuttorosso brand tomatoes are available everywhere. They are the best. Basil always goes on top of a pie. Fresh only. Garlic needs to be chopped finer then fine. Sardines in oil are better then Anchovies, because they overpower everything else. Let your pies rest after they are done. 10 minutes is fine. Pay attention. Set your oven at 600 degrees and use a thermometer to determine the actual oven or grill temperature. Most household ovens have a 50 degree bounce. Pay attention. Always use 1 rack in the oven you're using so you can safely reach into it if you have to. Only open the oven to put the pie in or take it out. Hormel pepperoni is garbage. Expensive ham is a waste of money on a pie. Putting weed on a raw pie is stupid. Don't be stupid.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Yes, excellent indeed. I shall be expecting homemade pizza trailside from @jonKranked and @jdcamb when I roll thru there this summer. Mmmmmm...

 

[zdubyadubya]

dang dude... that looks incredible... now Im hungry for homemade pizze... dammit.

funny you mention this, over the weekend i made pizza from scratch for the first time in years. i made some changes to my old dough recipe that i was very happy with.

plain cheese for the kids:

View attachment 140714

white pizza (cheese mix listed above) with tomatoes, shitaake mushrooms, and sauteed spinach for the wife

View attachment 140716

shitaake, bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno for myself:

View attachment 140717

 

[Kevin]

Made my very first batch of dough today cause a buddy of mines coming for diner tm.
I obviously had to test it tonight, while Im drunk and because “scientific reasons”.
Dont want to take the risk of messing it up tm.

Made some fresh tomato sauce with fresh garlic and basil. Some salt and pepper and a tiny bit of herb de province.
Just topped it off with some mozzarella, spinach and chorizo.

Tastes absolutely beautiful..

 

[jdcamb]

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Made my very first batch of dough today cause a buddy of mines coming for diner tm.
I obviously had to test it tonight, while Im drunk and because “scientific reasons”.
Dont want to take the risk of messing it up tm.

Made some fresh tomato sauce with fresh garlic and basil. Some salt and pepper and a tiny bit of herb de province.
Just topped it off with some mozzarella, spinach and chorizo.

Tastes absolutely beautiful..

Looks beautiful....

 

[jonKranked]

I made pizza again tonight.

 

[jdcamb]

Cool Pie!

 

[kazlx]

I love making pizza at home. I should be a millionaire I tell you! My dad used to always set us up as kids and my buddies would come over. I always thought there should be a place like Subway for pizza. Fast forward like 10-15 years and whaddya know...

 

[jonKranked]

Yes, excellent indeed. I shall be expecting homemade pizza trailside from @jonKranked and @jdcamb when I roll thru there this summer. Mmmmmm...

Idk about trailside pizza, but I have a portable mini grill. Hmmmm... trail wings?

 

[jdcamb]

Yes, excellent indeed. I shall be expecting homemade pizza trailside from @jonKranked and @jdcamb when I roll thru there this summer. Mmmmmm...

I have got very good at making the Weber a proper baking Oven. Just need to figure out the Dough thing and I can be portable. However you will be Hiking past Rumuntos in North Adams Mass. As you get close let me know so I can buy you a pie. Maybe I will meet you there. I cannot say now my friend. Jim.

 

[jonKranked]

I have got very good at making the Weber a proper baking Oven. Just need to figure out the Dough thing and I can be portable. However you will be Hiking past Rumuntos in North Adams Mass. As you get close let me know so I can buy you a pie. Maybe I will meet you there. I cannot say now my friend. Jim.

I've used my pizza stone on a propane grill with great results before.

 

[jdcamb]

I've used my pizza stone on a propane grill with great results before.

Have you transported it trail side to accommodate a pie for a weary traveler? Eastern PA. He may want to get Pork Roll and eggs. Eastern PA and New Jersey have some awesome Diners. If they have Corned Beef Hash and Eggs. Get That. Turkey and Bacon Clubs also.... Fries with Gravy... Pick him up. Take him to the Laundromat and feed him....

 

[Adventurous]

I think I might need more yeast in my crust. It just doesn't rise enough and turns out a little dense. Recipe calls for 1 packet of yeast for 5.5 cups of flour. Maybe I'll try 1.5 next time.

It would also help if I could use something larger than a 7.5 x 11 baking sheet, but that's the largest that fits in my countertop oven.

 

[jonKranked]

I think I might need more yeast in my crust. It just doesn't rise enough and turns out a little dense. Recipe calls for 1 packet of yeast for 5.5 cups of flour. Maybe I'll try 1.5 next time.

It would also help if I could use something larger than a 7.5 x 11 baking sheet, but that's the largest that fits in my countertop oven.

do you add any sugar? a packet is what, 2 1/2 tsp?

 

[Kevin]

I dont even add sugar but i use 0.0 flower and fresh yeast...
Works pretty well so far.

Next time Ill make a sourdough starter though, my friend swears by it.

 

[Adventurous]

do you add any sugar? a packet is what, 2 1/2 tsp?

A tablespoon of sugar, and each packet is 7g of yeast.

 

[jonKranked]

A tablespoon of sugar, and each packet is 7g of yeast.

so like 2 1.4 tsp says google. yea your ratio sounds off. i used about 1 1/2 tsp yeast to 3 cups flour. although i knead in a little more just before baking. i only use a teaspoon of sugar, so maybe drop it down to 2 tsp.