Welcome to the ultimate guide to crafting the perfect grandma-style pizza! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where tradition meets taste. In this article, we will delve into the secrets of creating a pizza that exudes the warmth and comfort of a grandma's kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned pizzaiolo or a novice in the culinary arts, we've got you covered with tips, tricks, and mouthwatering recipes to help you recreate the magic of grandma's pizza in your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's begin our exploration of this beloved classic!
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA-STYLE PIZZA
How to make homemade Grandma-style pizza, with recipes for the tomato sauce, pizza dough, and the rectangular-shaped pie itself.
Provided by Alfia Muzio
Categories Cheese Bake Kid-Friendly Dinner Lunch Bon Appétit Pizza Tomato Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain one 28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes and pulse tomatoes with 2 anchovies, 2 garlic cloves, 6 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/4 cup basil leaves in a food processor or blender until mostly smooth (some texture is okay); season with salt and pepper.
- Put It All Together:
- A classic Grandma-just sauce and mozzarella-flips the usual script: Add cheese before sauce. Master this basic pie and you're ready to improvise (see below for ideas).
- Classic Mozzarella Pie:
- Place a rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 525° or as high as oven will go.
- Once Grandma-Style Pizza Dough has risen on baking sheet, top with 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, grated, and dot pie with 1 1/2 cups Fresh Tomato Pizza Sauce. Bake pie until golden brown and crisp on bottom and sides, 20-30 minutes.
GRANDMA-STYLE PIZZA
The thick, focaccia-like dough is a great blank canvas for mushrooms and pepperoni here but also works well with other toppings: Swap in crumbled raw sausage, partially cooked chopped bacon, anchovies, and sliced fresh vegetables like peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield One 13-by-18-inch pizza
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees, with rack in lower third lined with a pizza stone or baking sheet. Drizzle a 13-by-18-inch rimmed baking sheet with 3 tablespoons oil. Turn dough out onto center of sheet (do not punch down). Starting in center and using both hands, press down and stretch dough outward with your fingertips, working to edges of pan in an even thickness. Loosely cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise again until doubled in volume, 30 to 45 minutes. (Dough should come about three-quarters up sides of sheet.)
- Lightly drizzle dough with oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake on stone until puffed and beginning to set on top, 5 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, if using mushrooms, toss with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Remove dough from oven.
- Spread 1 1/4 cups sauce evenly over dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella, then dollop with small spoonfuls of remaining 3/4 cup sauce. Top with mushrooms, pepperoni, or both. Sprinkle with oregano. Return to oven and continue baking until crust is puffed and golden brown in places and cheese is melted and bubbly, 18 to 20 minutes more (if browning too quickly, loosely tent with foil). Let cool in pan 5 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your pizza. Whenever possible, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Make your own dough: Making your own pizza dough is not difficult, and it will give you a much better result than using store-bought dough. There are many different recipes for pizza dough available online or in cookbooks.
- Let the dough rise properly: Once you have made your dough, be sure to let it rise properly before baking it. This will help to develop the flavor and texture of the dough.
- Use a hot oven: Pizza should be baked in a very hot oven. This will help to create a crispy crust and prevent the pizza from becoming soggy.
- Don't overload the pizza: When you are adding toppings to your pizza, be careful not to overload it. Too many toppings will make the pizza soggy and difficult to cook.
- Use a variety of toppings: There are many different types of toppings that you can use on your pizza. Be creative and experiment with different combinations to find your favorites.
Conclusion:
Making grandma-style pizza is a great way to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a pizza that will rival anything you can find at a pizzeria. So next time you are in the mood for pizza, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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