Do I Need a Scale to Make Pizza Dough? (Plus Tips!)
There are already a TON of pizza accessories you'll wind up buying as a DIY pizza nerd. Ovens, peels, and scales, oh my! 😎 But do you absolutely need a scale…
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Should I oil my pizza stone? (Maintenance & Cleaning Tips)
For such a widely-used kitchen tool... Pizza stones are WILDLY misunderstood. (Which is a shame, because they are VITAL to making great pizzas in your home…
What Is Special About 00 Flour?
You've heard about the traditional Italian flour used in Neapolitan pizza, but what is so special about 00 flour? Here's the details.
00 Flour Substitute (4 Easy Options for Homemade Pizza)
There are SO MANY flour choices available to home pizza nerds. You may have heard that Tipo 00 flour is the best for making pizza, but it's expensive 💰 (and…
Do Pizza Ovens Need a Chimney? Ventilation F.A.Q.s
If you're reading blog posts about chimneys, you're already in the deep end of pizza-making 😎 (and can I come over for a pizza cookout??) But building your…
Can I Use Whole Wheat Flour Instead of Bread Flour for Pizza Dough?
You like to experiment with different pizza recipes. Tipo 00 & bread flour work great--but what about whole wheat? (Nutrients are good for you, after all.…
Why Does the Cheese Slide Off My Pizza? (Plus How to Fix It)
You know the feeling... You have a delicious-looking pizza in front of you, but when that first bite comes--all the cheese slides off in one big clump. Why…
Can You Use Bread Flour to Make Pizza?
You've decided to make yourself a homemade pizza. There are a LOT of different styles, crusts, and sauce options--and even MORE flour options. 🍕 Can You Use…
Why Is My Pizza Cheese Rubbery? (And How to Fix It)
So you're making a DELICIOUS, mouth-watering homemade pizza... You fire up the oven, cook it- -and your cheese comes out funky. 🧀 Argh. To make the perfect…
What’s the Difference Between Neapolitan and Roman Pizza?
If you're jumping down the pizza rabbit hole... You've probably discovered a TON of new pizza styles you previously didn't know existed. And while that's…