Advanced techniques for pizza chefs: perfect your dough and cooking
You are a pizza chef who wants to bring your skills to the next level? The school pizza offers specialized courses to refine the techniques of Pizza preparation, improve the dough and perfect cooking. In this article, We will explore advanced strategies to obtain a perfect pizza.
The importance of the dough in the preparation of the pizza
The dough is the basis of a quality pizza. Its composition, The processing method and maturation times directly affect the final result.
1. Choice of the right flours
For a perfect dough, It is essential to choose high quality flours. Here are some of the best options:
- Flour 00: Ideal for light and digestible doughs.
- Flour 1 and 2: richer in fiber and flavor.
- Farina Manitoba: perfect for long leavening thanks to the high content of gluten.
2. Leavening and maturation of the dough
A common mistake is to confuse leavening and maturation.
- Leavening: It is the process that makes the dough grow thanks to the yeast.
- Maturation: It is the time necessary for enzymes to break down sugars and proteins, improving digestibility and flavor.
Our course for pizza chefs teaches advanced techniques to balance both processes, obtaining soft and easily digestible doughs.
3. Hydration and temperature of the dough
L’hydration affects the final consistency of the pizza. A dough with the 70-80% hydration It allows you to get a lighter and more alveolated pizza. The ideal temperature dough, instead, must remain between the 22-25°C To encourage balanced fermentation.
Cooking techniques for a perfect pizza
In addition to the dough, the cooking pizza It is a key factor for obtaining an impeccable result. There are several techniques and tools to perfect this step.
1. Wood oven vs electric oven
- Wood-fired oven: reaches temperatures above 400 ° C, giving pizza a smoked flavor and quick cooking (60-90 seconds).
- Oven: easier to manage, with an average temperature of 300 ° C and a cooking time of approx 3-4 minutes.
2. Use of refractory stone
If you use a home oven, a refractory stone It can simulate the cooking of the wood oven. Preheat a 250° C for at least 30 minutes To obtain a crunchy base.
3. Double cooking technique
This technique involves a first cooking of the dough without condiments for approximately 2 minutes, followed by the addition of the ingredients and further cooking of 3-4 minutes. Perfect for preventing the dressing making the mixture soft.
Practical tips to improve your pizza
- Use quality ingredients: San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and extra virgin olive oil will make the difference.
- Do not overdo the dressing: too many ingredients can compromise cooking.
- Works the dough gently: avoids deflating it to keep the alveolated structure.
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