The Home Made Pizza Thread

[Andres Falconer]

I'm determined to figure mine out. I think a thicker stone (or steel). Favor the front with the stone and teh coals to the back. And maybe don't light the whole chimney!

Thinker stone and coals on the back, for sure. I found that throwing in the occasional handful of wood chips fires it up nicely, without overheating the stone, which cooks the pizza nice and quick, as if in a wood burning oven. But these are just cheap fixes for a cheap product...

 

[Kent88]

 

[applescrap]

It's a no brainer boys. The napoli (mine, now bertello since Kevin from shark tank bought in), and kodas are sweet. The new koda is sweet but mine I use wood. I heat with propane then nail with wood chunks, while subtle the wood is amazingly superior. Always wanted a roccbox, they are down in price, but am cool with mine. The cast iron burgers in it are silly good to. I have surely commented about these pretty voraciously over the years along with pics. But I made some a few weeks ago.

 

[Nick&Worty]

Traveling ordering pizza from some random place. Should not have said “whatever your largest size is”. Jesus!!!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Traveling ordering pizza from some random place. Should not have said “whatever your largest size is”. Jesus!!!

Yup, looks like a large pie to me!

 

[pshankstar]

Roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & home grown basil. Made the dough the night before and it turned out amazing!! Not the best photo though.

 

[Hanglow]

Some from a few weeks ago.

 

[z-bob]

Some from a few weeks ago.

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Wow, they still look pretty fresh!

 

[jrgtr42]

This evening’s production.
plain cheese for the padawan,
Onion, green and banana pepper, olive and pepperoni, plus an egg and chiffonade basil for me, and pesto, onion pepper and more basil for swmbo.

 

[jrgtr42]

Did I kill this thread after last time posting?
went a different route today - crushed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. Straight Margherita. Plus plain cheese for the kiddo.

 

[bracconiere]

Did I kill this thread after last time posting?

i got an alert for it, so i don't think so....looks good! i like seeing what i have to give up for unlimited beer.....

 

[ba-brewer]

i got an alert for it, so i don't think so....looks good! i like seeing what i have to give up for unlimited beer.....

You need to be more careful with your wishes when you find a leprechaun.

 

[Immocles]

Did I kill this thread after last time posting?
went a different route today - crushed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. Straight Margherita. Plus plain cheese for the kiddo.

Ha, I’d forgotten all about this thread. I made a couple pizza crusts today, my wife and I make pizzas to use up leftovers. Tonight was bratwurst, sweet corn, zucchini, and onion with an amazing honey mustard sauce. Pretty damned good but I didn’t take a decent picture.

Although it is in the background of my ‘What are you drinking now’ post.

 

[bracconiere]

You need to be more careful with your wishes when you find a leprechaun.

Although it is in the background of my ‘What are you drinking now’ post.

i'm not the only one that knows what's important!

edit: i ordered a used fancy looking camera for $30 6MP, says it's a stedy shot camera...if it take a decent pic, i'll post one of my lentil pizza with whatever, probably spinach on top....

 

[Kent88]

Did I kill this thread after last time posting?
went a different route today - crushed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. Straight Margherita. Plus plain cheese for the kiddo.

This thread occasionally goes dormant for a few weeks or even a couple of months.

 

[bracconiere]

This thread occasionally goes dormant for a few weeks or even a couple of months.

i bet who's smoking meat never does though!

 

[bkboiler]

I made homemade pies a few days ago. Been loving taking Aldi specially selected Marinara and simmering for a little bit before topping the crust.
My peel broke many a moon ago, so I flip over a hotel pan when I need to...works ok

 

[Ozarks Mountain Brewery]

Cast iron Pan pizza, don't be fooled it took me 3 days to eat it

 

[Snark_Wolf_Brewing]

Cast iron Pan pizza, don't be fooled it took me 3 days to eat it


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That looks awesome!

 

[ebbelwoi]

Nothing remarkable about this. A few dollops of the wife's homemade pesto. I didn't use my usual cheese, and didn't get good browning. This one must've had some gouda or something in it. Japan isn't exactly a cheese-lover's paradise.

The big deal for me is that this was my first attempt using slurry yeast for baking. This was made with 1 tablespoon of compacted S-33 slurry from a cider.

 

[davidabcd]

Some folks like the soft mozzarella best on their pizzas (not me, personally) and it is a very doable, make-from-scratch project.

 

[jrgtr42]

Nothing remarkable about this. A few dollops of the wife's homemade pesto. I didn't use my usual cheese, and didn't get good browning. This one must've had some gouda or something in it. Japan isn't exactly a cheese-lover's paradise.

The big deal for me is that this was my first attempt using slurry yeast for baking. This was made with 1 tablespoon of compacted S-33 slurry from a cider.

INteresting. How did that turn out?
I;ve mostly been using sourdough starter I've had a few years, and I think it's a much older line - someone gave it to us, but we don't have the details anymore.
But it generally turns out very tasty.

 

[ebbelwoi]

I had no problems with it. The dough seemed to rise just fine, just as it would if it had been my usual Safinstant Red. Might've even come out a little fluffier. I just guessed at the amount to add, so maybe I added too much?

 

[mtnagel]

Half sausage, onion and olives, and half fig, balsamic glaze and arugula.

 

[Immocles]

Half sausage, onion and olives, and half fig, balsamic glaze and arugula.

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Oh man, I’m coming over. I’ll bring beer?

 

[Jaybird]

Been playing with a new dough recipe. I must say it's the best dough I have ever tasted or worked with. Love me some homemade pie!

 

[mtnagel]

Been playing with a new dough recipe. I must say it's the best dough I have ever tasted or worked with. Love me some homemade pie!View attachment 741054

Recipe and cooking method?

 

[Jaybird]

Recipe and cooking method?

It is next level pizza!

 

[Snark_Wolf_Brewing]

It is next level pizza!

Vito is awesome. I love that channel!

 

[mbg]

I have a Bertello oven and pretty new to these Neopolitan pizzas. Everyone loves them but after proofing my dough balls they seem to flatten out instead of rise.

Any help appreciated.

I’m using Vito’s single fermentation recipe. I mostly use all-purpose flour. Tried 00 once and everyone thought the AP was better.

 

[ebbelwoi]

It is next level pizza!

And it's crounchy!

 

[Jaybird]

And it's crounchy!

CROUNCHY! BAAAAHaahhhaaaa. Absolutely! "SOFT AND CROUNCHY"

 

[Jaybird]

I have a Bertello oven and pretty new to these Neopolitan pizzas. Everyone loves them but after proofing my dough balls they seem to flatten out instead of rise.

Any help appreciated.

I’m using Vito’s single fermentation recipe. I mostly use all-purpose flour. Tried 00 once and everyone thought the AP was better.

How are you handling the dough? I have found that to be a key factor in next level pizza. Oven temp? On top and on the stone?

 

[JRHDBrew]

Cast iron Pan pizza, don't be fooled it took me 3 days to eat it


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My favorite way of doing it. I do have a stone but an overnight ferment crust in cast iron is my jam.

 

[Jaybird]

I think the key to this dough is making sure you pull it from the fridge 1 1/2 hour before you section and ball and then at least 2 hours to rest. I do a light EVOO pat then rest them under plastic wrap for 2-2.5 hours before tossing them

 

[Jaybird]

I had to change his recipe a little and of course added seasonings like Fennel, Italian blend, etc... I was toasting my fennel but think it pulls to much of the fennel flavor away from it. I'm not using salt or honey for the poolish ferment. I am using Molasses and lots of it.

 

[Jaybird]

The prep work and balling of pepperoni garlic bites.
Did I mention loved making pizza???

 

[DBhomebrew]

Not bad for a first try. Sourdough crust, homemade sauce, homemade meatballs, fresh mozzarella, seasoned ricotta, basil.

 

[NickTheGreat]

Nothing to add other than the fact my parents got me a new pizza steel for my birthday. Haven't tried it yet, but I'm excited.

 

[GnenieGone]

1st at Cauliflower crust. Tastes great once we get the process down. Stayed a little wet.

Pepperoni, Salami, olives, onion, garlic, mushroom, pesto, basil. Yummy!