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03/19/12(Mon)03:00 No.18377551 File: 1332140442.jpg-(66 KB, 450x338, 43263731.jpg)
Okay, so here are some things to remember about pizza.
> Cheese is the Primary
Out of all ingredients on a pizza, cheese is the number one, very most important ingredient. While you can save money on any other ingredient, never ever buy a cheap cheese. Buy a good cheese of the strength you prefer (but not too sharp unless cheese will be your primary flavour). Don't be afraid to buy it from a wheel and grate it yourself. Compared to shredded cheese from a packet, most wheels of cheese will have a more silky texture when cooked, too. That is where you want to aim when you cook pizza.
Also: while parmesan is all well and good, you should experiment with other kinds of cheese. I have found myself using kinds of Romano, a sheep cheese that is slightly salty. It works well in concert with the pepperoni and button mushrooms I use.
> Max Cap for Ingredients
A pizza can only sustain a certain number of ingredients before the flavours mash together. Not only that, but some ingredients will overpower others if you let them. That is why it is wise to know how powerful a taste each element of your pizza possesses, and change the quantity accordingly. The pizza's build should look like this:
> Base > Sauce > Cheese > Primary ingredient (may be the cheese) > secondary ingredient > Support > Support > Optional basil/pesto slot
That is it. In regard to pizzas, LESS IS SO MUCH MORE. Let your characters shine.
> Bacon, Pizzas and You
Sometimes you don't want ultra-soft bacon on a pizza, but if cooked too much the meat will be burnt to a crisp by your oven. Cook barely above soft, and let the oven do the rest to get that warm crisp. |