Things Bakers Know: The King Arthur Baking Podcast A Deep Dive Into Pizza, featuring Dan Richer
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Apr 28, 2025 Dan Richer, bestselling author of The Joy of Pizza and owner of Razza, dives deep into the delicious world of pizza. He shares essential tips for mastering home pizza making, from optimal oven setups to techniques for achieving that perfect crispy crust. Richer reveals his favorite methods for reheating pizza, leaving everyone stunned with a unique cheese-down frying pan trick. The discussion also sparks lively debates on controversial toppings and personal preferences, all while celebrating the joy of baking and sharing pizzas with loved ones.
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Jessica's Book It Pizza Memories
- Jessica Battilana shares her nostalgic personal story of earning Pizza Hut pizzas through the Book It literacy program.
- This program rewarded children with personal pan pizzas for reading, creating fond memories tied to pizza and reading.
High Heat Ovens Elevate Home Pizza
- Home pizza making has vastly improved due to the rise of home pizza ovens offering high heat.
- These ovens allow baking of diverse pizza styles, such as pan, thin crust, and Neapolitan, enhancing quality at home.
Use Pizza Steels for Crispy Crust
- Preheat a pizza steel or stone in your home oven for at least an hour to add thermal mass.
- Use two pizza stones/steels on different racks and the broiler to manage heat and achieve a crispy crust.
