I just recently started making pizzas at home. The toppings are great but when the crust comes out it is hard. I have applied oil to the crust before baking, like the instructions said, but it is still not restaurant quality. Any ideas on how to make the crust a little less painful to eat?!?!
Thanks for your answers.
2007-02-06 03:33:22 · 5 answers · asked by wolfman 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I forgot to add that I was using a ready made crust. I was told to use a Pillsbury canned crust but of course, they were out.
2007-02-06 03:48:39 · update #1
Maybe make the crust a little thicker before baking. Be sure to bake it in a pan, not just on the overn rack. Center rack of the oven.
2007-02-06 03:38:35 · answer #1 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either use focaccia bread or buy some pizza dough from a local small pizzeria. Trader Joe's has pizza dough in the refrigerated case by the cheese and deli meats. Focaccia makes a nice soft tasty crust. Put a little cornmeal on the pan, brush a little olive oil on the top of the bread, and top with sauce cheese and whatever toppings. Heat in 350 oven until cheese is melted and bubbly. YUM!
2007-02-06 04:12:48 · answer #2 · answered by eehco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could you have the temperature turned up a little too high?
Maybe you're cooking them for a little too long? Try keeping an eye on the toppings - if they're bubbling they're cooked.
You could try adding a bit more tomato base, the water in that might help to stop it drying out so quickly?
Best of luck.x
2007-02-06 05:46:24 · answer #3 · answered by welshgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a bread machine use it. Make the Basic white bread but add 2 tablespoons of Olive oil to the ingredients and set it to the dough setting. Light flour only and roll quickly to maintain the fluffy texture. Good Luck!
2007-02-06 03:54:24 · answer #4 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the pizza dough rise a little.
2007-02-06 08:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by Angry-T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋