Learning how to make good pizza is a huge subject, and many books have been written on the art. Just about everyone loves pizza, and most people have a favourite place to go for pizza. It is quite nice to try to analyse your favourite kinds to see if you are able to work out exactly what has gone into them.
The basic pizza starts with a round flat base. This is the homemade crust which is then topped by a basic tomato sauce. The sauce is then finished with a layer of cheese. In addition there are many other different toppings that can be used singly or in combination. The crust may be deep pan or thin crust. It all depends on individual preference.
The secret has to be in the ingredients. If these are not good quality then it will never taste great. The pizza dough should be made from good quality flour. All purpose flour is fine for a thick crust, while artisan flour can make a nice change for a thin crust.
A tomato sauce is traditional, but it is nice to add some flavouring to it while cooking. Common ingredients to add include garlic, oregano, and freshly ground black pepper. Try something different by adding a splash of balsamic vinegar.
Pizza toppings can be as imaginative as you like or can be quite plain. You can use traditional mozzarella, or try something different such as feta, goats cheese or Monterey Jack. You can even be very adventurous and try some Gorgonzola.
Meat pizzas can be lovely, and you can use just one kind of meat or several. Meats to try include bacon, sausage, beef, chicken and ham. You can use all meat or mix in a few vegetables such as mushrooms or peppers.
Vegetarian pizzas may be as wild as you like, as just about anything will be good on a pizza. You may use spinach, eggplant, zucchini, peppers or tomatoes. Add some fresh basil at the last moment for extra flavour and a lovely smell.
Pizza does not have to be savoury. You can make a cookie base and then bake until crisp. It should then be cooled before being spread with a mixture of cream cheese and vanilla. You may then use your favourite selection of fresh fruit to top it.
A pizza is best cooked in a very hot oven. If you have a pizza stone then place it in the oven to preheat before putting the dough onto the hot stone, and then the toppings. If you cook it this way then you should end up with a crispy base. Fresh basil leaves on the top always smell really lovely and give it a nice flavour. Once you have taken it out of the oven then try to slide it onto a wire rack to cool for a few minutes. This will help it to set, and also keep the base from becoming too soggy. Once you are ready to serve it, drizzle the surface very lightly with some extra virgin olive oil. If you prefer something a little hotter then try some chili oil for extra zing. M Its easy to learn how to make a good pizza, and its even easier to eat the results.
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