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Building or sourcing a pizza oven can have many questions. One of them is about the unique domed shape of the pizza oven. Is this for a reason or is it just tradition? Can pizza ovens be square? Pizza ovens can be square or rectangular, with an arched roof, but […]
Pizza and pasta. Two of the worlds most popular food. The thing is, the sauce used to make these heavenly dishes are pretty similar. They’re both red and the main ingredient in both of them is tomato. So, they’re the same, right? Well, maybe not. Pizza sauce vs pasta sauce. […]
Understanding the differences of a regular oven and a pizza oven is key to making great pizza. There are many oven types out there from wood fired, electric elements, gas or commercial ovens. The main difference is the maximum temperature reached by these ovens. I’m going to focus mainly on […]
Cooking the perfect pizza in the home oven can be a tricky thing. One question is whether pizza is supposed to go directly on the rack, a baking sheet, a pizza stone or pan. Especially when comparing the process to baking pizza in a pizza oven. Can you cook pizza […]
Having pizza delivered is one of life’s great treats. You can lounge at home and with a few simple swipes of your phone or clicks of the keyboard, a hot and delicious pizza will appear at your door. But what about when you’re away from home or traveling and just […]
When you’ve left your dough to rise, you come back to uncover the container and are hit with a boozy aroma. It might be beer-like, or slightly sour. Is this normal? You are probably wondering if your dough has gone bad. Should pizza dough smell like alcohol? Pizza dough can […]
If your pizza crust is coming out too hard then it can be from a number of common mistakes. Luckily these can be fixed very easily with a little know-how. Nobody likes a pizza that resembles chewing on stiff cardboard! Why is my pizza crust too hard? Baked for too […]
If you want to make pizza but don’t have a rolling pin to get that dough ball into a base, then do no fear. There are still some ways you can easily make pizza at home. Here are some ways to get your dough rolled out so you can top […]
As with most foods, it can be nice to be prepared ahead of time so the stress before serving is minimal. Pizza certainly has a few hoops to jump through before you get the dish on the table. Making it the night before or even a few days ahead can […]
You might be wondering if that bread dough sold in your local store can be used for pizza. Or if your usual go-to bread recipe will work. What are the differences between bread dough and pizza dough? Basic pizza dough and basic bread dough are identical in their essential ingredients […]
Welcome to CK. I’m Tom and this is my website devoted to pizza. I’ve been perfecting the best recipes and techniques over the years. Here you will find all my tips for creating great pizza at home. Enjoy!
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