Pizza Tools

Different Types of Pizza Pans

Today, pizza is being served all over the country at many cafes, pizzerias, food trucks, restaurants, and bars due to the increase in its popularity. A key aspect to a pizzeria's success is having the right equipment to make a good pizza that customers will love. One thing that impacts your pizza are your pizza pans, and it's important to understand the different types of pizza pans, the impact the pan's thickness can have, pizza pan surface styles, pan material, and the maintenance that will keep your pizza pans lasting longer and in the best condition possible.

Proofing Dough and Dough Boxes Guide

What is a dough box? Essential for your Italian pizzeria or busy commercial bakery, dough boxes are useful and effective for keeping fresh dough at its finest. These multi-purpose boxes perform numerous functions for your business, including proofing dough so that your most popular breads and pizza crusts rise higher with an excellent texture, and keeping dough moist and fresh for days at a time.

How to Use a Pizza Stone

There's nothing quite like freshly made pizza. However, whether you manage a restaurant or pizza shop, it can be hard to get the crust to crisp up just right without a pizza oven. One effective pizza tool you can use to achieve that satisfying, crispy crust is a pizza stone, which is a flat, hard disc that’s usually made of ceramic or stone. The surface is very porous, so it absorbs the excess moisture from the dough baking on top of it, leaving it crispy. In addition to pizza, these stones can be used to make cookies, biscuits, and bread. All you need is your stone and this guide, and you can start making foods with a lighter, crispier texture that are sure to be a hit. Shop All Pizza Stones For a visual representation of how to use a pizza stone, check out the video below. Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Use a Pizza Stone 1.Put your pizza stone in the oven when both are at room temperature. 2.Preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza stones should always be warmed up and cooled down gradually. Otherwise, they may crack due to thermal shock. 3.Prepare the pizza while you're waiting for the oven to heat up. 4.When the oven is ready, use a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel to slide the pizza on the hot stone in the oven. If you have trouble with your pizzas sticking to the stone, dust the pizza stone with cornmeal before putting the pizza on it, or use a pizza screen for the first half of the cooking process. 5.Bake the pizza for 10-15 minutes. 6.Remove your pizza using the pizza peel. Leave the pizza stone in the oven. 7.Turn your oven off and let the pizza stone cool down inside. 8.When you're done, brush the pizza stone off with a wire bristle brush to clean it. Because the stone is extremely porous, it should never get wet or be cleaned with chemicals, unless specifically stated by the manufacturer's instructions. If cheese or other foods get stuck on, leave the oven on high until the unwanted food burns and can be brushed off. It's normal for the stone to have stains or marks that don't come off.