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What temperature should I cook pizza dough at?
The right temperature depends on the dough. Hotter is not automatically better, and past a point it makes some crusts worse. Read more...
Why is my pizza crust gummy or dense?
A gummy crumb almost always traces back to one of two things: too much water in the dough, or a stone that was not hot enough. Read more...
Why is my pizza dough sticky after mixing?
Some tack is correct. Dough that clings to your hands and the bowl is a different problem, and it is almost always water. Read more...
Why is my pizza dough tearing when I stretch it?
Tearing during the stretch has three causes. One of them accounts for most cases and it is the easiest to fix. Read more...
Why didn't my pizza dough rise in the fridge?
Cold-fermented dough is not supposed to rise much in the refrigerator. Here is how to tell normal from dead yeast, and what an actual problem looks like. Read more...
4 Secrets to a Better Homemade Pizza | Pizza Snob
4 Secrets to a Better Homemade Pizza | Pizza Snob
After making over a million pizzas in our Fort Worth restaurant kitchen, we learned what separates a great homemade pizza from a forgettable one. These are the four things that... Read more...
Conventional Ovens vs. Grills vs. Home Pizza Ovens: Which Makes the Best Homemade Pizza?
Conventional Ovens vs. Grills vs. Home Pizza Ovens: Which Makes the Best Homemade Pizza?
Here’s a breakdown of conventional ovens, grills, and home pizza ovens — so you can decide which is the best fit for your pizza nights. Read more...
7 Tips for Cooking Pizza in a Conventional Oven
7 Tips for Cooking Pizza in a Conventional Oven
Not everyone has a backyard pizza oven, and that’s okay — because with the right approach, your conventional oven can turn out incredible pizza. In fact, with the proper tools... Read more...
The Top 9 Pizza Tools Every Home Cook Needs for Amazing Homemade Pizza
The Top 9 Pizza Tools Every Home Cook Needs for Amazing Homemade Pizza
Whether you’re a casual weekend pizza maker or a backyard oven fanatic, these are the top 10 pizza tools every home cook should have to make amazing homemade pizza. Read more...
4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Put More Than 4 Toppings on a Pizza
4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Put More Than 4 Toppings on a Pizza
When it comes to pizza, simplicity wins. Stick to four toppings or fewer, and you’ll enjoy a crisp crust, balanced flavors, and a pizza that truly satisfies. Read more...
6 Tips To Better Homemade Pizza
6 Tips To Better Homemade Pizza
Our goal is for everyone to make such good pizzas at home they become Snobs themselves. That's why we want to give you all the tip and tricks necessary to... Read more...