Pizza Making Forum

Tom "The Dough Doctor" Lehmann has over 40 years of expert baking experience and knowledge.

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Newsworthy pizza topics.

Calendar of events for pizza expos, shows, and other public events.

Topics about running a pizza restaurant.

Topics about pizza ingredients such as flour, tomatoes, cheese, and more.

Discuss pizza making equipment such as ovens, stones, mixers, scales and more.

General discussion about other foods (non-pizza) and recipes.

If you're new to pizza making, post your questions here.

General pizza making and recipe topics.

Also known as Neapolitan-American style. Dough is stretched and/or tossed. Pizza has a bready rim that tapers down to a thin, foldable center.

Deep-dish crust with a biscuit-like texture and high, raised edge. Some varieties include stuffed and thin crust.

Mirrors the style of pizza popularized in Naples using 00 flour, few toppings, and very-high temperature ovens.

Pizza americana is a medium to thin crust pie that is crispy on the outside, yet soft inside. Found at popular pizzerias throughout the U.S. including Papa John's, Domino's, and Pizza Hut.

Dough is sheeted/rolled out thin and is docked. Crust is crisp and cracker-like.

Moderate thickness crust with a somewhat chewy, bread-like texture.

Light, airy and tender crust usually topped with "exotic" and uncommon toppings.

Whole-wheat and multi-grain pizzas.

A deep-dish style pizza characterized by a thick, bread-like crust with a crunchy exterior, and is most typically baked in a dark, well-seasoned, well-oiled rectangular or square pan.

A flat bread topped with oils and other toppings (no sauce!) Among the oldest styles of pizzas.

Recipes for gluten free pizza.

Discuss your favorite dessert pizzas!

Doughmaking using a starter or sponge (e.g., poolish, biga, chef, levain, mother.)

Other pizza types, calzones, strombolis, breadsticks and other uses for pizza dough.

Monthly pizza making challenges based on a theme

Share Your Pizza Restaurant Reviews

Post your requests for pizzeria and restaurant recommendations here.

Discuss & Review Pizza Cookbooks

Pizza making equipment for sale, including ovens, sheeters, pans, etc.

Pizza making goods and services for sale, including ingredients, training classes, etc.

Pizza equipment & supplies wanted

Pizza-related employment.