Making great pizzas at home is easier than you might think. With the right ingredients and a little practice, you can create a pizza that rivals any pizzeria. However, even when you perfect your pizza-making technique, sometimes you still want to order out. On those occasions, Luisa’s Pizzeria is here for you. You can also order our pizzas as research so you can learn from the best to make your homemade pizzas even better.
Making great pizzas at home takes a little practice, but you can soon rival the pros. Here are five tips to help you make the best pizza at home.
Use high-quality ingredients.
The quality of your ingredients has a big impact on the flavor of your pizza. Grate the cheese yourself instead of buying shredded cheese in a bag. Even better, use fresh mozzarella. If you’re adding pepperoni or sausage, look for high-quality meats without additives or preservatives. When it comes to veggies and herbs, fresh is always best.
Make your own dough.
Store-bought dough is often bland and tasteless. Making your own dough is easy, and the difference in flavor and texture makes it worth the extra effort. You’ll need to build in some added prep time to allow the dough to rise, but you’ll be glad you did.
Don’t overload your pizza.
Too many toppings can weigh down the pizza and make it soggy. Stick to a few simple toppings that will complement each other. A good rule of thumb is to limit your toppings to one layer on top of the cheese. Anything more than that, and your toppings will fall off the pizza.
Cook at a high temperature.
The higher the temperature, the crispier the crust will be. You want to preheat your pizza stone before you put the pizza on it so that the crust cooks evenly. Cook at 475-500º F so that your cheese melts and the crust bakes quickly.
Bonus tip: If you don't have a stone, you can bake your pizza on a baking sheet. Just make sure to preheat the baking sheet before adding the pizza.
Let it rest before slicing.
Once the pizza is out of the oven, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. If you try to cut it before the melted cheese has set, you’ll just pull the cheese and toppings around. Wait a few minutes before you cut so you can make clean slices, whether you’re using a knife or a wheel.
No Time to Cook? Enjoy the Best Pizza in Manchester at Luisa’s!
Now you know how to make the best pizzas at home! It will take you a few tries to get it just right, but you can always order from Luisa’s while you’re perfecting your technique or if you just don’t feel like cooking.
Call 603-625-1331 or order online to find out why our pizza is the best around!
