But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids Who invented pizza?
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Jun 28, 2024 Join pizza expert Frank Pinello, known for Best Pizza in Williamsburg, and Scott Wiener, creator of Scott's Pizza Tours, as they dive into the delicious world of pizza. Discover how pizza dough is made and learn about the fascinating role of gluten and yeast. Explore the history behind New York style pizza and its roots in Italian immigration. Find out about global pizza variations and the culinary art behind crafting the perfect pie. Get ready to have all your pizza questions answered!
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From Pizza Maker to Owner
- Frank Pinello, owner of Best Pizza, initially made every pizza himself.
- As the pizzeria gained popularity, he hired staff, reducing his direct pizza-making role.
Pizza Dough Science
- Pizza dough transforms from flour through a fermentation process involving water and yeast.
- Yeast consumes flour proteins, causing a chemical change and creating a dough-like consistency.
Yeast: The Living Ingredient
- Yeast is a living organism, a sugar-eating fungus, crucial for dough's rising process.
- Before commercially available yeast, bakers used natural yeast from the air or flour.