Pizza Ingredients Archives

Hot Honey on Pizza: When to Add It, Best Pairings, and a Safe Homemade Version

Hot honey drizzling from a squeeze bottle onto a baked Neapolitan-style pizza with mozzarella and fresh basil

Hot honey is honey infused with chili peppers. Here’s when to add it to pizza (after the bake), how much to use, the toppings it pairs with best, and a quick homemade version made safely with dried chiles. Continue reading “Hot Honey on Pizza: When to Add It, Best Pairings, and a Safe Homemade Version”

San Marzano Tomatoes for Pizza Sauce: Are They Worth It?

Four elongated San Marzano-type plum tomatoes on a white plate

Real DOP San Marzano tomatoes are a protected product: two varieties, grown and canned near Naples, sold only whole or in fillets. Here’s how to spot them, when they’re worth it for pizza sauce, and how to make an uncooked crushed sauce. Continue reading “San Marzano Tomatoes for Pizza Sauce: Are They Worth It?”

Why Pepperoni Cups (and How to Get Crispy Cup-and-Char Pepperoni at Home)

Sliced pepperoni pizza with small cupped pepperoni, dollops of fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves on a wooden peel, with a metal server under one slice

Pepperoni cups when its exposed top cooks faster than its insulated bottom, when it was stuffed in a natural or collagen casing, and when it’s sliced about 1/8 inch thick. Here’s how to buy, slice, place, and bake it for crisp cup-and-char at home. Continue reading “Why Pepperoni Cups (and How to Get Crispy Cup-and-Char Pepperoni at Home)”

Whole Milk vs Part-Skim Mozzarella for Pizza (Block vs Bag)

Large Margherita pizza with melted mozzarella

Whole milk vs part-skim low-moisture mozzarella for pizza — and why shredding the block beats the bag for melt, browning, and oil. Continue reading “Whole Milk vs Part-Skim Mozzarella for Pizza (Block vs Bag)”

Best Mozzarella for Pizza: Fresh vs Low-Moisture vs Burrata

Burrata cheese with creamy interior, bowl of bocconcini balls, and braided mozzarella cheese on a marble surface with basil and seasoning.

The mozzarella you choose dramatically affects your pizza. Here is the complete guide to fresh, low-moisture, and burrata mozzarella for pizza. Continue reading “Best Mozzarella for Pizza: Fresh vs Low-Moisture vs Burrata”

Best Pizza Toppings Combinations (Classic and Creative)

Pizza with fresh figs, prosciutto, arugula, cheese, and balsamic glaze

The right topping combination turns a good pizza into a great one. Here are the classic combos and some creative new ideas worth trying. Continue reading “Best Pizza Toppings Combinations (Classic and Creative)”

Pizza Flour Guide: 00 Flour vs All-Purpose vs Bread Flour

Three bowls containing white flour powder placed on a stone countertop

The flour you use determines the texture and chew of your pizza crust. Here is a complete breakdown of 00 flour, all-purpose, and bread flour for pizza. Continue reading “Pizza Flour Guide: 00 Flour vs All-Purpose vs Bread Flour”

Best Pizza Sauce Recipe: No-Cook vs Cooked (and Store-Bought)

Chunky tomato sauce cooking in a pot with a wooden spoon

The right sauce makes or breaks a pizza. Here is the best homemade pizza sauce recipe, plus how popular store-bought options actually compare. Continue reading “Best Pizza Sauce Recipe: No-Cook vs Cooked (and Store-Bought)”

Best Pizza Cheese Guide: Mozzarella, Burrata, Provolone and Beyond

Fresh mozzarella cheese balls on a wooden cutting board with basil leaves and cherry tomatoes

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