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Calculated Shard: 0 (from laksa094)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa000.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://tasty.co/article/hannahloewentheil/how-to-make-pizza-from-scratch\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://tasty.co/article/hannahloewentheil/how-to-make-pizza-from-scratch\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/tasty.co\/article\/hannahloewentheil\/how-to-make-pizza-from-scratch","crawl_time":1775376423,"first_indexed_time":1588454097,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"co,tasty!\/article\/hannahloewentheil\/how-to-make-pizza-from-scratch s443","src_root_hash":"8163330329460437400","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"10 Tips And Tricks For Making Restaurant-Quality Pizza At Home","meta_descriptions":["Perfect homemade pizza, right this way."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"And while I love to cook, I always assumed that making good pizza was some secret technique reserved for seasoned pizza-making veterans — a skill inaccessible to us casual home cooks. But then, I went to pizza school.\nThis Lower East Side institution called\nPizza School NYC\noffers hands on workshops that teach you exactly how to make restaurant-quality pizza from scratch. And to be honest, it was a transformative experience for me.\nFor some backstory: To celebrate becoming eligible for Medicare 🤣, my father decided to fulfill a lifelong dream: Buy a pizza oven. In order to hone our craft we took a family pizza-making class. Since then, I've pretty much become\nobsessed\nwith making pizza at home.\n5.\nDon't use a rolling pin!\nWhen it comes time to stretch the dough, all you need are your hands are gravity. Remove the pizza from its container and softly pat around the edges (a technique pizza school calls \"soft bongos\"). Then, hold the pizza in the air, turning it slowly, and let gravity to the work for you.\n7.\nWhen it comes to toppings, less is more.\nNow I'll be the first to admit that I like a saucy slice, but you'll want to use toppings sparingly, especially the tomato sauce. Too much sauce and your pizza dough will get soggy and it will be difficult to transfer into the over. Apply the sauce like you're Jackson Pollock painting an abstract painting with a few splotches here and a drizzle there. Avoid putting sauce (or any toppings for that matter) right at the edges of your crust.\nObviously homemade pizza tastes amazing, but making it from scratch is half of the fun. It's a great way to spice up date night, a family get together, or an evening with friends. Now go forth and make pizza! 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Dinners](https:\/\/tasty.co\/article\/jesseszewczyk\/back-to-school-dinner-recipes)\n\n# 10 Actually Legit Tricks For Making Restaurant-Quality Pizza At Home\nPerfect homemade pizza, right this way.\n\n[![Hannah Loewentheil](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2026-01\/26\/18\/user_images\/8f0f99e29623\/sehrahmed-v2-4698-1769469894-0_large.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=auto&downsize=60:*)Hannah Loewentheil Published on July 10, 2019](https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/hannahloewentheil)\n\n- [Share via facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?href=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch&app_id=1060852764021442)\n- [Share via 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Whether it's Neapolitan-style, a doughy grandma slice, or crispy thin-crust, I love it all.\n> [![Instagram](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) View this photo on Instagram](https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/ByGQw_JAmOr\/)\n\n[instagram.com](https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/ByGQw_JAmOr\/ \"instagram.com - View on enhanced page\")\n\n[Share via Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961390&description=My%20name%20is%20Hannah%2C%20and%20just%20like%20any%20true%20New%20Yorker%2C%20I%20live%20and%20die%20by%20a%20good%20slice%20of%20pizza.%20Whether%20it's%20Neapolitan-style%2C%20a%20doughy%20grandma%20slice%2C%20or%20crispy%20thin-crust%2C%20I%20love%20it%20all.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F19%2Fenhanced%2Fb9155a72911f%2Foriginal-164-1562613309-2.jpg%3Fcrop%3D728%3A485%3B0%2C0%26resize%3D1250%3A830)\n\n## And while I love to cook, I always assumed that making good pizza was some secret technique reserved for seasoned pizza-making veterans — a skill inaccessible to us casual home cooks. But then, I went to pizza school.\nThis Lower East Side institution called [Pizza School NYC](https:\/\/pizzaschool.com\/) offers hands on workshops that teach you exactly how to make restaurant-quality pizza from scratch. And to be honest, it was a transformative experience for me.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## For some backstory: To celebrate becoming eligible for Medicare 🤣, my father decided to fulfill a lifelong dream: Buy a pizza oven. In order to hone our craft we took a family pizza-making class. Since then, I've pretty much become *obsessed* with making pizza at home.\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/15\/asset\/377f32d46290\/sub-buzz-6357-1562598751-1.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto)\n\nHannah Loewentheil\/BuzzFeed\n\n[Share via Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961456&description=For%20some%20backstory%3A%20To%20celebrate%20becoming%20eligible%20for%20Medicare%20%F0%9F%A4%A3%2C%20my%20father%20decided%20to%20fulfill%20a%20lifelong%20dream%3A%20Buy%20a%20pizza%20oven.%20In%20order%20to%20hone%20our%20craft%20we%20took%20a%20family%20pizza-making%20class.%20Since%20then%2C%20I've%20pretty%20much%20become%20obsessed%20with%20making%20pizza%20at%20home.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F15%2Fasset%2F377f32d46290%2Fsub-buzz-6357-1562598751-1.jpg%3Fdownsize%3D700%253A%252A%26output-quality%3Dauto%26output-format%3Dauto)\n\nDisclaimer: You do NOT need a pizza-oven in order to make great pizza at home!! All you need is an oven and [a pizza stone](https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/emile-henry-glazed-pizza-stone\/s687382?localedetail=US&a=1552&campaignid=1052199000&adgroupid=60544714259&targetid=aud-339257671401%3Apla-324556984768&pla_sku=687382&pcat=HSW&ag=adult&scid=scplp687382&sc_intid=687382&gclid=CjwKCAjw04vpBRB3EiwA0IieaiLxEwX4UqlA8TIBS9qQpsAqmuhGizEa0vQyjJE8i-ZLRmy8lxoFORoCB_MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds).\n\n## Now, back to pizza school. Here are some of the best tips and tricks I learned in order to make actually delicious [homemade pizza](https:\/\/tasty.co\/recipe\/pizza-dough).\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/15\/asset\/f463b8e4d920\/sub-buzz-1072-1562599114-1.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/15\/asset\/f463b8e4d920\/sub-buzz-1072-1562599114-1.jpg?downsize=700:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nHannah Loewentheil\/BuzzFeed\n\n[Share via Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961482&description=Now%2C%20back%20to%20pizza%20school.%20Here%20are%20some%20of%20the%20best%20tips%20and%20tricks%20I%20learned%20in%20order%20to%20make%20actually%20delicious%20homemade%20pizza.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F15%2Fasset%2Ff463b8e4d920%2Fsub-buzz-1072-1562599114-1.jpg)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 1\\. Don't be lazy! Make the dough from scratch.\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/15\/asset\/2dc0e9871533\/sub-buzz-166-1562599771-1.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/15\/asset\/2dc0e9871533\/sub-buzz-166-1562599771-1.jpg?downsize=700:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nCrazy For Crust \/ Via [crazyforcrust.com](https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/the-ultimate-pizza-crust-recipe\/)\n\n[Share via Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961553&description=Don't%20be%20lazy!%20Make%20the%20dough%20from%20scratch.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F15%2Fasset%2F2dc0e9871533%2Fsub-buzz-166-1562599771-1.jpg)\n\nWhile it's easy to pick up store-bought pizza dough, you only need a few simple ingredients to make it from scratch: Unbleached flour, instant dry yeast, sugar, salt, water, and olive oil. You'll also want some semolina flour or cornmeal for dusting. THAT'S IT! Homemade dough is much easier to work with, and it's well worth the extra effort. Here's a [simple recipe](https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/the-ultimate-pizza-crust-recipe\/) if you want one to follow.\n\n## 2\\. Knead the dough by hand rather than with a stand mixer.\n> [![Instagram](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) View this photo on Instagram](https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/BzRbkZzpg7y\/)\n\n[instagram.com](https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/BzRbkZzpg7y\/ \"instagram.com - View on enhanced page\")\n\n[Share via Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961641&description=Knead%20the%20dough%20by%20hand%20rather%20than%20with%20a%20stand%20mixer.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F19%2Fenhanced%2Fb9155a72911f%2Foriginal-164-1562613309-2.jpg%3Fcrop%3D728%3A485%3B0%2C0%26resize%3D1250%3A830)\n\nHere's the thing: You don't want to overwork your dough. Using a stand mixer with a dough hook is easier, but you'll have a better feel for the texture of your dough if you knead it by hand. If the dough is sticking to your hands, add a little bit of flour. The perfect dough should be a little tacky, but not too sticky.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 3\\. Save your take-out containers, then use them to freeze pizza dough for future use.\n> [![Instagram](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) View this photo on Instagram](https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/BYUW1u0As-Q\/)\n\n[instagram.com](https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/BYUW1u0As-Q\/ \"instagram.com - View on enhanced page\")\n\n[Share via Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961567&description=Save%20your%20take-out%20containers%2C%20then%20use%20them%20to%20freeze%20pizza%20dough%20for%20future%20use.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F19%2Fenhanced%2Fb9155a72911f%2Foriginal-164-1562613309-2.jpg%3Fcrop%3D728%3A485%3B0%2C0%26resize%3D1250%3A830)\n\nYou can pre-make pizza dough and freeze it in plastic take-out containers [just like these](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01FKME1Z2?tag=bfhannah-20&ascsubtag=5096804%2C7%2C15%2Cmobile_web%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C0%3A0%2C218808%2C0%2C0%2C0&keywords=plastic+container&qid=1562599484&s=gateway&sr=8-38). After you knead the dough, shape it into a ball and store it in airtight containers in the freezer. Then you can defrost your dough in the fridge overnight whenever you want to make homemade pizza.\n\n## 4\\. Let the dough rest and rise at room temperature for about 45 minutes.\n> [![Instagram](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) View this photo on Instagram](https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/BzKRvtvAUFB\/)\n\n[instagram.com](https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/BzKRvtvAUFB\/ \"instagram.com - View on enhanced page\")\n\n[Share via Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961749&description=Let%20the%20dough%20rest%20and%20rise%20at%20room%20temperature%20for%20about%2045%20minutes.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F19%2Fenhanced%2Fb9155a72911f%2Foriginal-164-1562613309-2.jpg%3Fcrop%3D728%3A485%3B0%2C0%26resize%3D1250%3A830)\n\nWhether you're planning on making pizza immediately or storing the dough for later, it has to rise at room temperature. Set the dough aside and cover it. After about 45 minutes, you'll see it has doubled — even tripled — in size.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 5\\. Don't use a rolling pin\\!\nWhen it comes time to stretch the dough, all you need are your hands are gravity. Remove the pizza from its container and softly pat around the edges (a technique pizza school calls \"soft bongos\"). Then, hold the pizza in the air, turning it slowly, and let gravity to the work for you.\n\n## 6\\. Semolina flour is your saving grace.\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/15\/asset\/37a6e448ef23\/sub-buzz-1172-1562601525-1.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/15\/asset\/37a6e448ef23\/sub-buzz-1172-1562601525-1.jpg?downsize=700:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nHannah Loewentheil\/BuzzFeed\n\n[Share via Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961816&description=Semolina%20flour%20is%20your%20saving%20grace.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F15%2Fasset%2F37a6e448ef23%2Fsub-buzz-1172-1562601525-1.jpg)\n\nThe first time I tried making pizza from scratch (before Pizza School, of course), I had a very hard time transferring my pizza into the oven. The dough got super sticky and it completely stuck to the counter top. There's a simple hack to solve this problem: First, dust semolina flour on top of a [pizza peel](https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/468058\/565706\/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FTOSCANA-Acacia-Pizza-Peel-Serving-Paddle%2F44728322&subId1=RestaurantQualityPizzaHomeLoewentheil7-10-19-5096804-). Once your pizza dough is stretched, place it on the floured peel and add your toppings. Thanks to the semolina flour, the dough should slide right off the peel and into your oven.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 7\\. When it comes to toppings, less is more.\nNow I'll be the first to admit that I like a saucy slice, but you'll want to use toppings sparingly, especially the tomato sauce. Too much sauce and your pizza dough will get soggy and it will be difficult to transfer into the over. Apply the sauce like you're Jackson Pollock painting an abstract painting with a few splotches here and a drizzle there. Avoid putting sauce (or any toppings for that matter) right at the edges of your crust.\n\n## 8\\. Let your pizza oven or pizza stone get hot, hot, hot.\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/17\/asset\/b4b5b868cb5c\/sub-buzz-1523-1562608375-1.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/17\/asset\/b4b5b868cb5c\/sub-buzz-1523-1562608375-1.jpg?downsize=700:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nHannah Loewentheil\/BuzzFeed\n\n[Share via Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122962811&description=Let%20your%20pizza%20oven%20or%20pizza%20stone%20get%20hot%2C%20hot%2C%20hot.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F17%2Fasset%2Fb4b5b868cb5c%2Fsub-buzz-1523-1562608375-1.jpg)\n\nThe key to a nice, charred crust and evenly cooked pizza is a hot oven. Most people don't have a restaurant-style pizza oven, but that's OK. Just buy a pizza stone and let it preheat in a 500-500 conventional oven for about an hour. You'll want to remove anything else that might be in your oven (extra racks, cookie sheets, etc...) before heating the pizza stone.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## 9\\. Time your pizza toppings carefully.\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/17\/asset\/6ba6a26341f0\/sub-buzz-746-1562607181-1.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/17\/asset\/6ba6a26341f0\/sub-buzz-746-1562607181-1.jpg?downsize=700:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nHannah Loewentheil\/BuzzFeed\n\n[Share via Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122962713&description=Time%20your%20pizza%20toppings%20carefully.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F17%2Fasset%2F6ba6a26341f0%2Fsub-buzz-746-1562607181-1.jpg)\n\nTiming is important when it comes to pizza-making. Certain ingredients that cook quickly (like sun-dried tomato and fried egg, for example) should only be added when your pizza is almost out of the oven. Others like fresh herbs and condiments like extra virgin olive oil, balsamic, or hot honey should be added right after you remove the pizza from the oven.\n\n## 10\\. Don't skimp on quality toppings.\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/17\/asset\/80e1a2da59d1\/sub-buzz-573-1562608299-8.jpg?crop=928%3A1221%3B0%2C0&downsize=400:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/17\/asset\/600535cea980\/sub-buzz-804-1562608303-1.jpg?crop=928%3A1221%3B0%2C0&downsize=400:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nHannah Loewentheil\/BuzzFeed\n\n[Share via Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122962879&description=Don't%20skimp%20on%20quality%20toppings.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F17%2Fasset%2F80e1a2da59d1%2Fsub-buzz-573-1562608299-8.jpg%3Fcrop%3D928%253A1221%253B0%252C0%26resize%3D720%253A720)\n\nGreat pizza is made from great ingredients. For example, the olive oil you use to make the pizza dough doesn't have to be anything special, but you should choose a good finishing olive oil because it'll enhance the over all flavor. Opt for high quality cheeses, ripe farmer's market veggies, and fresh herbs. While at the beach, I made a Frank Pepe's copycat white clam pizza using fresh littlenecks we caught in the nearby bay that same morning, and it was truly incredible because everything tasted so fresh. Obviously, you don't have to spend a fortune on a ton of fancy ingredients — just settle on a few quality toppings even if it's just fresh mozzarella, basil, and a reputable brand of San Marzano tomatoes.\n\n## Obviously homemade pizza tastes amazing, but making it from scratch is half of the fun. It's a great way to spice up date night, a family get together, or an evening with friends. Now go forth and make pizza! If I can do it, you can too.\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/17\/asset\/da6870a32df5\/sub-buzz-1548-1562608694-1.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2019-07\/8\/17\/asset\/da6870a32df5\/sub-buzz-1548-1562608694-1.jpg?downsize=700:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)\n\nHannah Loewentheil\/BuzzFeed\n\n[Share via Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122962966&description=Obviously%20homemade%20pizza%20tastes%20amazing%2C%20but%20making%20it%20from%20scratch%20is%20half%20of%20the%20fun.%20It's%20a%20great%20way%20to%20spice%20up%20date%20night%2C%20a%20family%20get%20together%2C%20or%20an%20evening%20with%20friends.%20Now%20go%20forth%20and%20make%20pizza!%20If%20I%20can%20do%20it%2C%20you%20can%20too.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F17%2Fasset%2Fda6870a32df5%2Fsub-buzz-1548-1562608694-1.jpg)\n\n- [Share via facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?href=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch&app_id=1060852764021442)\n- [Share via pinterest](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch&description=10%20Actually%20Legit%20Tricks%20For%20Making%20Restaurant-Quality%20Pizza%20At%20Home&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F19%2Fenhanced%2Fb9155a72911f%2Foriginal-164-1562613309-2.jpg%3Fcrop%3D728%3A485%3B0%2C0%26resize%3D1250%3A830)\n- [Share via email](<mailto:?subject=10 Actually Legit Tricks For Making Restaurant-Quality Pizza At Home&body=https:\/\/tasty.co\/article\/hannahloewentheil\/how-to-make-pizza-from-scratch>)\n- [Share via twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch&text=10%20Actually%20Legit%20Tricks%20For%20Making%20Restaurant-Quality%20Pizza%20At%20Home)\n\n## Need easy dinner ideas?\nThese meals will make your weeknights way simpler. 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Boilerpipe Text	And while I love to cook, I always assumed that making good pizza was some secret technique reserved for seasoned pizza-making veterans — a skill inaccessible to us casual home cooks. But then, I went to pizza school. This Lower East Side institution called Pizza School NYC offers hands on workshops that teach you exactly how to make restaurant-quality pizza from scratch. And to be honest, it was a transformative experience for me. For some backstory: To celebrate becoming eligible for Medicare 🤣, my father decided to fulfill a lifelong dream: Buy a pizza oven. In order to hone our craft we took a family pizza-making class. Since then, I've pretty much become obsessed with making pizza at home. 5. Don't use a rolling pin! When it comes time to stretch the dough, all you need are your hands are gravity. Remove the pizza from its container and softly pat around the edges (a technique pizza school calls "soft bongos"). Then, hold the pizza in the air, turning it slowly, and let gravity to the work for you. 7. When it comes to toppings, less is more. Now I'll be the first to admit that I like a saucy slice, but you'll want to use toppings sparingly, especially the tomato sauce. Too much sauce and your pizza dough will get soggy and it will be difficult to transfer into the over. Apply the sauce like you're Jackson Pollock painting an abstract painting with a few splotches here and a drizzle there. Avoid putting sauce (or any toppings for that matter) right at the edges of your crust. Obviously homemade pizza tastes amazing, but making it from scratch is half of the fun. It's a great way to spice up date night, a family get together, or an evening with friends. Now go forth and make pizza! If I can do it, you can too.
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[![Hannah Loewentheil](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2026-01/26/18/user_images/8f0f99e29623/sehrahmed-v2-4698-1769469894-0_large.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=auto&downsize=60:)Hannah Loewentheil Published on July 10, 2019](https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahloewentheil) - [Share via facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/share?href=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch&app_id=1060852764021442) - [Share via pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch&description=10%20Actually%20Legit%20Tricks%20For%20Making%20Restaurant-Quality%20Pizza%20At%20Home&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F19%2Fenhanced%2Fb9155a72911f%2Foriginal-164-1562613309-2.jpg%3Fcrop%3D728%3A485%3B0%2C0%26resize%3D1250%3A830) - [Share via email](<mailto:?subject=10 Actually Legit Tricks For Making Restaurant-Quality Pizza At Home&body=https://tasty.co/article/hannahloewentheil/how-to-make-pizza-from-scratch>) - [Share via sms](<sms:?&body=10 Actually Legit Tricks For Making Restaurant-Quality Pizza At Home - https://tasty.co/article/hannahloewentheil/how-to-make-pizza-from-scratch>) ## My name is Hannah, and just like any true New Yorker, I live and die by a good slice of pizza. Whether it's Neapolitan-style, a doughy grandma slice, or crispy thin-crust, I love it all. > [![Instagram](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) View this photo on Instagram](https://instagram.com/p/ByGQw_JAmOr/) [instagram.com](https://instagram.com/p/ByGQw_JAmOr/ "instagram.com - View on enhanced page") [Share via Pin](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961390&description=My%20name%20is%20Hannah%2C%20and%20just%20like%20any%20true%20New%20Yorker%2C%20I%20live%20and%20die%20by%20a%20good%20slice%20of%20pizza.%20Whether%20it's%20Neapolitan-style%2C%20a%20doughy%20grandma%20slice%2C%20or%20crispy%20thin-crust%2C%20I%20love%20it%20all.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F19%2Fenhanced%2Fb9155a72911f%2Foriginal-164-1562613309-2.jpg%3Fcrop%3D728%3A485%3B0%2C0%26resize%3D1250%3A830) ## And while I love to cook, I always assumed that making good pizza was some secret technique reserved for seasoned pizza-making veterans — a skill inaccessible to us casual home cooks. But then, I went to pizza school. This Lower East Side institution called [Pizza School NYC](https://pizzaschool.com/) offers hands on workshops that teach you exactly how to make restaurant-quality pizza from scratch. And to be honest, it was a transformative experience for me. Advertisement ## For some backstory: To celebrate becoming eligible for Medicare 🤣, my father decided to fulfill a lifelong dream: Buy a pizza oven. In order to hone our craft we took a family pizza-making class. Since then, I've pretty much become obsessed* with making pizza at home. ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2019-07/8/15/asset/377f32d46290/sub-buzz-6357-1562598751-1.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto) Hannah Loewentheil/BuzzFeed [Share via Pin](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961456&description=For%20some%20backstory%3A%20To%20celebrate%20becoming%20eligible%20for%20Medicare%20%F0%9F%A4%A3%2C%20my%20father%20decided%20to%20fulfill%20a%20lifelong%20dream%3A%20Buy%20a%20pizza%20oven.%20In%20order%20to%20hone%20our%20craft%20we%20took%20a%20family%20pizza-making%20class.%20Since%20then%2C%20I've%20pretty%20much%20become%20obsessed%20with%20making%20pizza%20at%20home.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F15%2Fasset%2F377f32d46290%2Fsub-buzz-6357-1562598751-1.jpg%3Fdownsize%3D700%253A%252A%26output-quality%3Dauto%26output-format%3Dauto) Disclaimer: You do NOT need a pizza-oven in order to make great pizza at home!! All you need is an oven and [a pizza stone](https://www.crateandbarrel.com/emile-henry-glazed-pizza-stone/s687382?localedetail=US&a=1552&campaignid=1052199000&adgroupid=60544714259&targetid=aud-339257671401%3Apla-324556984768&pla_sku=687382&pcat=HSW&ag=adult&scid=scplp687382&sc_intid=687382&gclid=CjwKCAjw04vpBRB3EiwA0IieaiLxEwX4UqlA8TIBS9qQpsAqmuhGizEa0vQyjJE8i-ZLRmy8lxoFORoCB_MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds). ## Now, back to pizza school. Here are some of the best tips and tricks I learned in order to make actually delicious [homemade pizza](https://tasty.co/recipe/pizza-dough). ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2019-07/8/15/asset/f463b8e4d920/sub-buzz-1072-1562599114-1.jpg) ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2019-07/8/15/asset/f463b8e4d920/sub-buzz-1072-1562599114-1.jpg?downsize=700:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Hannah Loewentheil/BuzzFeed [Share via Pin](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961482&description=Now%2C%20back%20to%20pizza%20school.%20Here%20are%20some%20of%20the%20best%20tips%20and%20tricks%20I%20learned%20in%20order%20to%20make%20actually%20delicious%20homemade%20pizza.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F15%2Fasset%2Ff463b8e4d920%2Fsub-buzz-1072-1562599114-1.jpg) Advertisement ## 1\. Don't be lazy! Make the dough from scratch. ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2019-07/8/15/asset/2dc0e9871533/sub-buzz-166-1562599771-1.jpg) ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2019-07/8/15/asset/2dc0e9871533/sub-buzz-166-1562599771-1.jpg?downsize=700:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Crazy For Crust / Via [crazyforcrust.com](https://www.crazyforcrust.com/the-ultimate-pizza-crust-recipe/) [Share via Pin](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961553&description=Don't%20be%20lazy!%20Make%20the%20dough%20from%20scratch.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F15%2Fasset%2F2dc0e9871533%2Fsub-buzz-166-1562599771-1.jpg) While it's easy to pick up store-bought pizza dough, you only need a few simple ingredients to make it from scratch: Unbleached flour, instant dry yeast, sugar, salt, water, and olive oil. You'll also want some semolina flour or cornmeal for dusting. THAT'S IT! Homemade dough is much easier to work with, and it's well worth the extra effort. Here's a [simple recipe](https://www.crazyforcrust.com/the-ultimate-pizza-crust-recipe/) if you want one to follow. ## 2\. Knead the dough by hand rather than with a stand mixer. > [![Instagram](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) View this photo on Instagram](https://instagram.com/p/BzRbkZzpg7y/) [instagram.com](https://instagram.com/p/BzRbkZzpg7y/ "instagram.com - View on enhanced page") [Share via Pin](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961641&description=Knead%20the%20dough%20by%20hand%20rather%20than%20with%20a%20stand%20mixer.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F19%2Fenhanced%2Fb9155a72911f%2Foriginal-164-1562613309-2.jpg%3Fcrop%3D728%3A485%3B0%2C0%26resize%3D1250%3A830) Here's the thing: You don't want to overwork your dough. Using a stand mixer with a dough hook is easier, but you'll have a better feel for the texture of your dough if you knead it by hand. If the dough is sticking to your hands, add a little bit of flour. The perfect dough should be a little tacky, but not too sticky. Advertisement ## 3\. Save your take-out containers, then use them to freeze pizza dough for future use. > [![Instagram](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) View this photo on Instagram](https://instagram.com/p/BYUW1u0As-Q/) [instagram.com](https://instagram.com/p/BYUW1u0As-Q/ "instagram.com - View on enhanced page") [Share via Pin](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961567&description=Save%20your%20take-out%20containers%2C%20then%20use%20them%20to%20freeze%20pizza%20dough%20for%20future%20use.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F19%2Fenhanced%2Fb9155a72911f%2Foriginal-164-1562613309-2.jpg%3Fcrop%3D728%3A485%3B0%2C0%26resize%3D1250%3A830) You can pre-make pizza dough and freeze it in plastic take-out containers [just like these](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FKME1Z2?tag=bfhannah-20&ascsubtag=5096804%2C7%2C15%2Cmobile_web%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C0%3A0%2C218808%2C0%2C0%2C0&keywords=plastic+container&qid=1562599484&s=gateway&sr=8-38). After you knead the dough, shape it into a ball and store it in airtight containers in the freezer. Then you can defrost your dough in the fridge overnight whenever you want to make homemade pizza. ## 4\. Let the dough rest and rise at room temperature for about 45 minutes. > [![Instagram](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) View this photo on Instagram](https://instagram.com/p/BzKRvtvAUFB/) [instagram.com](https://instagram.com/p/BzKRvtvAUFB/ "instagram.com - View on enhanced page") [Share via Pin](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961749&description=Let%20the%20dough%20rest%20and%20rise%20at%20room%20temperature%20for%20about%2045%20minutes.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F19%2Fenhanced%2Fb9155a72911f%2Foriginal-164-1562613309-2.jpg%3Fcrop%3D728%3A485%3B0%2C0%26resize%3D1250%3A830) Whether you're planning on making pizza immediately or storing the dough for later, it has to rise at room temperature. Set the dough aside and cover it. After about 45 minutes, you'll see it has doubled — even tripled — in size. Advertisement ## 5\. Don't use a rolling pin\! When it comes time to stretch the dough, all you need are your hands are gravity. Remove the pizza from its container and softly pat around the edges (a technique pizza school calls "soft bongos"). Then, hold the pizza in the air, turning it slowly, and let gravity to the work for you. ## 6\. Semolina flour is your saving grace. ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2019-07/8/15/asset/37a6e448ef23/sub-buzz-1172-1562601525-1.jpg) ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2019-07/8/15/asset/37a6e448ef23/sub-buzz-1172-1562601525-1.jpg?downsize=700:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Hannah Loewentheil/BuzzFeed [Share via Pin](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122961816&description=Semolina%20flour%20is%20your%20saving%20grace.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F15%2Fasset%2F37a6e448ef23%2Fsub-buzz-1172-1562601525-1.jpg) The first time I tried making pizza from scratch (before Pizza School, of course), I had a very hard time transferring my pizza into the oven. The dough got super sticky and it completely stuck to the counter top. There's a simple hack to solve this problem: First, dust semolina flour on top of a [pizza peel](https://goto.walmart.com/c/468058/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FTOSCANA-Acacia-Pizza-Peel-Serving-Paddle%2F44728322&subId1=RestaurantQualityPizzaHomeLoewentheil7-10-19-5096804-). Once your pizza dough is stretched, place it on the floured peel and add your toppings. Thanks to the semolina flour, the dough should slide right off the peel and into your oven. Advertisement ## 7\. When it comes to toppings, less is more. Now I'll be the first to admit that I like a saucy slice, but you'll want to use toppings sparingly, especially the tomato sauce. Too much sauce and your pizza dough will get soggy and it will be difficult to transfer into the over. Apply the sauce like you're Jackson Pollock painting an abstract painting with a few splotches here and a drizzle there. Avoid putting sauce (or any toppings for that matter) right at the edges of your crust. ## 8\. Let your pizza oven or pizza stone get hot, hot, hot. ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2019-07/8/17/asset/b4b5b868cb5c/sub-buzz-1523-1562608375-1.jpg) ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2019-07/8/17/asset/b4b5b868cb5c/sub-buzz-1523-1562608375-1.jpg?downsize=700:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Hannah Loewentheil/BuzzFeed [Share via Pin](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122962811&description=Let%20your%20pizza%20oven%20or%20pizza%20stone%20get%20hot%2C%20hot%2C%20hot.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F17%2Fasset%2Fb4b5b868cb5c%2Fsub-buzz-1523-1562608375-1.jpg) The key to a nice, charred crust and evenly cooked pizza is a hot oven. Most people don't have a restaurant-style pizza oven, but that's OK. Just buy a pizza stone and let it preheat in a 500-500 conventional oven for about an hour. You'll want to remove anything else that might be in your oven (extra racks, cookie sheets, etc...) before heating the pizza stone. Advertisement ## 9\. Time your pizza toppings carefully. ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2019-07/8/17/asset/6ba6a26341f0/sub-buzz-746-1562607181-1.jpg) ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2019-07/8/17/asset/6ba6a26341f0/sub-buzz-746-1562607181-1.jpg?downsize=700:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Hannah Loewentheil/BuzzFeed [Share via Pin](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122962713&description=Time%20your%20pizza%20toppings%20carefully.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F17%2Fasset%2F6ba6a26341f0%2Fsub-buzz-746-1562607181-1.jpg) Timing is important when it comes to pizza-making. Certain ingredients that cook quickly (like sun-dried tomato and fried egg, for example) should only be added when your pizza is almost out of the oven. Others like fresh herbs and condiments like extra virgin olive oil, balsamic, or hot honey should be added right after you remove the pizza from the oven. ## 10\. Don't skimp on quality toppings. ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2019-07/8/17/asset/80e1a2da59d1/sub-buzz-573-1562608299-8.jpg?crop=928%3A1221%3B0%2C0&downsize=400:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) ![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2019-07/8/17/asset/600535cea980/sub-buzz-804-1562608303-1.jpg?crop=928%3A1221%3B0%2C0&downsize=400:&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto) Hannah Loewentheil/BuzzFeed [Share via Pin](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftasty.co%2Farticle%2Fhannahloewentheil%2Fhow-to-make-pizza-from-scratch%23122962879&description=Don't%20skimp%20on%20quality%20toppings.&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.buzzfeed.com%2Fbuzzfeed-static%2Fstatic%2F2019-07%2F8%2F17%2Fasset%2F80e1a2da59d1%2Fsub-buzz-573-1562608299-8.jpg%3Fcrop%3D928%253A1221%253B0%252C0%26resize%3D720%253A720) Great pizza is made from great ingredients. For example, the olive oil you use to make the pizza dough doesn't have to be anything special, but you should choose a good finishing olive oil because it'll enhance the over all flavor. Opt for high quality cheeses, ripe farmer's market veggies, and fresh herbs. While at the beach, I made a Frank Pepe's copycat white clam pizza using fresh littlenecks we caught in the nearby bay that same morning, and it was truly incredible because everything tasted so fresh. Obviously, you don't have to spend a fortune on a ton of fancy ingredients — just settle on a few quality toppings even if it's just fresh mozzarella, basil, and a reputable brand of San Marzano tomatoes. ## Obviously homemade pizza tastes amazing, but making it from scratch is half of the fun. It's a great way to spice up date night, a family get together, or an evening with friends. Now go forth and make pizza! 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Readable Markdown	## And while I love to cook, I always assumed that making good pizza was some secret technique reserved for seasoned pizza-making veterans — a skill inaccessible to us casual home cooks. But then, I went to pizza school. This Lower East Side institution called [Pizza School NYC](https://pizzaschool.com/) offers hands on workshops that teach you exactly how to make restaurant-quality pizza from scratch. And to be honest, it was a transformative experience for me. ## For some backstory: To celebrate becoming eligible for Medicare 🤣, my father decided to fulfill a lifelong dream: Buy a pizza oven. In order to hone our craft we took a family pizza-making class. Since then, I've pretty much become obsessed with making pizza at home. ## 5\. Don't use a rolling pin\! When it comes time to stretch the dough, all you need are your hands are gravity. Remove the pizza from its container and softly pat around the edges (a technique pizza school calls "soft bongos"). Then, hold the pizza in the air, turning it slowly, and let gravity to the work for you. ## 7\. When it comes to toppings, less is more. Now I'll be the first to admit that I like a saucy slice, but you'll want to use toppings sparingly, especially the tomato sauce. Too much sauce and your pizza dough will get soggy and it will be difficult to transfer into the over. Apply the sauce like you're Jackson Pollock painting an abstract painting with a few splotches here and a drizzle there. Avoid putting sauce (or any toppings for that matter) right at the edges of your crust. ## Obviously homemade pizza tastes amazing, but making it from scratch is half of the fun. It's a great way to spice up date night, a family get together, or an evening with friends. Now go forth and make pizza! If I can do it, you can too.
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