Mastering Pizza A Cookbook

Mastering Pizza

A revolutionary guide to making delicious pizza at home, offering a variety of base doughs so that your pizza will turn out perfect no matter what kind of oven or equipment you have. “If you are serious about making pizza, buy every copy in the store.”—JIMMY KIMMEL Pizza remains America's favorite food, but one that many people hesitate to make at home. In Mastering Pizza, award-winning chef Marc Vetri tackles the topic with his trademark precision, making perfect pizza available to anyone. The recipes—gleaned from years spent researching recipes in Italy and perfecting them in America—have a variety of base doughs of different hydration levels, which allow home cooks to achieve the same results with a regular kitchen oven as they would with a professional pizza oven. The book covers popular standards like Margherita and Carbonara while also featuring unexpected toppings such as mussels and truffles—and even a dessert pizza made with Nutella. With transporting imagery from Italy and hardworking step-by-step photos to demystify the process, Mastering Pizza will help you make pizza as delicious as you find in Italy.

Mastering Pizza: the Art and Practice of Handmade Pizza, Focaccia, and Calzone [a Cookbook] [Spiral-Bound] Marc Vetri and David Joachim

Mastering Pizza (a Cookbook)

Introduction: Mastering Pizza (A Cookbook)Welcome to the world of artisanal pizza making! In this cookbook, Mastering Pizza, I dive into the art and practice of creating handmade pizza, focaccia, and calzone. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced home cook, this will guide you through the process of making delicious and authentic Italian-style pizzas in your own kitchen. From dough to toppings, I explore the techniques, ingredients, and flavors that will help you master the art of pizza-making. Mastering Pizza: The Art and Practice of Handmade Pizza, Focaccia, and Calzone is a cookbook that takes you on a journey through the world of pizza-making. Whether you're a novice or an experienced home cook, this is designed to help you create delicious and authentic pizza from scratch. In the introduction, I discuss my passion for pizza and the inspiration behind writing the book. I explain that pizza-making is both an art and a science, requiring a deep understanding of the ingredients, techniques, and equipment involved. He also emphasizes the importance of using high-quality ingredients, including flour, water, yeast, and cheese, and shares his tips for sourcing the best possible ingredients. This is divided into three main sections: dough, sauce, and toppings. In the dough section, I explains the science of pizza dough and provides detailed instructions for making your own dough from scratch. He covers different types of flour, hydration levels, and fermentation techniques, and offers troubleshooting tips for common dough problems. In the sauce section, I explore the wide range of pizza sauces, from classic tomato sauce to pesto and white sauce. I shares recipes for each sauce and offer suggestions for pairing them with different types of pizza. I present a diverse array of toppings, from traditional favorites like pepperoni and mushrooms to more unusual combinations like clams and bacon or zucchini and ricotta. I encourage readers to experiment with different toppings and to use their creativity to come up with their own unique pizza creations. In all, Mastering Pizza is a comprehensive and accessible guide to pizza-making that will inspire home cooks to take their pizza game to the next level. With its detailed instructions, beautiful photography, and mouth-watering recipes, this cookbook is sure to become a go-to resource for pizza lovers everywhere.