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Neapolitan Pizza
Dough Ingredients
Dough Preparation
Sauce Recommendations
Classic Neapolitan
San Marzano tomatoes (hand-crushed), sea salt, fresh basil
No cooking, just blend and season
Simple Tomato
Canned tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt
Lightly cooked 10 minutes
White Sauce
Fresh ricotta, olive oil, garlic, black pepper
Whisk until smooth
Cheese Recommendations
Classic Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella di bufala (70-80g per pizza)
Drained and sliced
Fior di Latte
Fresh cow's milk mozzarella (60-70g per pizza)
Drained well
Burrata
Add after baking (50g per pizza)
With fresh basil
Baking Methods
Wood-Fired Oven
🔥 900°F (480°C)
⏱ 60-90 seconds
Rotate halfway through
Home Oven with Steel
🔥 550°F (290°C)
⏱ 5-7 minutes
Broil last 1-2 minutes
Convection Oven
🔥 500°F (260°C)
⏱ 4-6 minutes
Reduce temp by 25°F
Rules & Notes
New York Pizza
Dough Ingredients
Dough Preparation
Sauce Recommendations
Classic NY Red Sauce
Crushed tomatoes, garlic, oregano, olive oil, salt
Cooked 20-30 minutes
Uncooked Sauce
High-quality canned tomatoes, salt, basil
Blended but not cooked
Spicy Sauce
Tomatoes, chili flakes, garlic, olive oil
Cooked 15 minutes
Cheese Recommendations
Low-Moisture Mozzarella
200-250g for 18" pizza
Shredded, part-skim preferred
Blend
Mozzarella + Provolone (4:1 ratio)
For more flavor
Fresh Mozzarella
150g + 50g grated Parmesan
Drained well
Baking Methods
Deck Oven (Pizzeria)
🔥 600°F (315°C)
⏱ 6-8 minutes
Rotate halfway
Home Oven with Stone
🔥 550°F (290°C)
⏱ 8-10 minutes
Broil last 2 minutes
Convection Oven
🔥 525°F (275°C)
⏱ 7-9 minutes
Watch for over-browning
Rules & Notes
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Dough Ingredients
Dough Preparation
Sauce Recommendations
Classic Chicago
Crushed tomatoes, garlic, oregano, olive oil
Cooked 30-40 minutes, chunky
Spicy Tomato
Tomatoes, chili flakes, fennel, onion
Cooked 20 minutes
White Sauce
Garlic, butter, flour, milk, Parmesan
Béchamel-style
Cheese Recommendations
Mozzarella + Parmesan
200g mozzarella + 50g Parmesan (12")
Layer on bottom
Italian Blend
Mozzarella, provolone, fontina
Great melting combo
Wisconsin Brick
Traditional Chicago cheese
Buttery flavor
Baking Methods
Standard Oven
🔥 425°F (220°C)
⏱ 25-30 minutes
Middle rack
Convection Oven
🔥 400°F (205°C)
⏱ 20-25 minutes
Watch top browning
Cast Iron Method
🔥 450°F (230°C)
⏱ 20 mins stovetop + 10 oven
Crispy bottom
Rules & Notes
Detroit-Style Pizza
Dough Ingredients
Dough Preparation
Sauce Recommendations
Detroit Red Sauce
Tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, olive oil
Cooked 15 minutes, added after baking
Spicy Arrabbiata
Tomatoes, chili, garlic, basil
Cooked 20 minutes
White Garlic Sauce
Garlic, butter, flour, milk, Parmesan
Drizzled after baking
Cheese Recommendations
Wisconsin Brick
200g for 10x14" pan
Cubed, to edges for caramelization
Mozzarella Blend
Low-moisture + fresh mozzarella
For stretch and flavor
Pepper Jack
For spicy variation
With jalapeños
Baking Methods
Standard Oven
🔥 500°F (260°C)
⏱ 12-15 minutes
Bottom rack
Convection Oven
🔥 475°F (245°C)
⏱ 10-12 minutes
Watch cheese browning
Steel Pan Method
🔥 525°F (275°C)
⏱ 10-14 minutes
For extra crispy crust
Rules & Notes
Sicilian Pizza
Dough Ingredients
Dough Preparation
Sauce Recommendations
Classic Sicilian
Tomatoes, garlic, oregano, olive oil
Cooked 15 minutes
Anchovy Sauce
Tomatoes, anchovies, capers, olives
Traditional topping
Onion Sauce
Tomatoes, onions, basil, olive oil
Sweet and savory
Cheese Recommendations
Mozzarella
200g for 9x13" pan
Low-moisture preferred
Caciocavallo
Traditional Sicilian cheese
Sharp and flavorful
Provolone Blend
Mozzarella + provolone (3:1)
For more flavor
Baking Methods
Standard Oven
🔥 500°F (260°C)
⏱ 15-20 minutes
Middle rack
Convection Oven
🔥 475°F (245°C)
⏱ 12-15 minutes
Even browning
Stone Baking
🔥 525°F (275°C)
⏱ 10-12 minutes
Crispier bottom
Rules & Notes
Gluten-Free Pizza
Dough Ingredients
Dough Preparation
Sauce Recommendations
Simple Tomato
Crushed tomatoes, garlic, salt
Lightly cooked 10 minutes
Pesto
Basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil
Great with chicken
White Garlic Sauce
Garlic, olive oil, ricotta, Parmesan
Creamy alternative
Cheese Recommendations
Mozzarella
Low-moisture works best
150g for 12" pizza
Goat Cheese
Great with veggie toppings
Crumble on top
Dairy-Free
Vegan mozzarella alternatives
Check meltability
Baking Methods
Standard Oven
🔥 400°F (205°C)
⏱ 15-18 minutes
Pre-bake crust 10 mins
Convection Oven
🔥 375°F (190°C)
⏱ 12-15 minutes
Watch for over-browning
Pizza Oven
🔥 450°F (230°C)
⏱ 8-10 minutes
Use parchment paper