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The dough that serves as a base for the pizza that is prepared, formed into a circular, square or rectangular shape, baked and then topped with pizza ingredients. Pizza crusts can be made by hand, made with pre-measured packaged ingredients, or made by using a prepared crust that has already been formed, baked and needs only ingredients to make a complete pizza.
Pizza dough can be purchased as a packaged mixture of dry pre-assembled ingredients to which water may be the only item necessary to complete the crust. Or, prepared batches of crust dough that are formed into ball-shaped packages of dough are available refrigerated or frozen. The dough balls are generally available in 16, 20, 24, or 30 ounce sizes to be made into different sized crusts, round or rectangular and then baked before adding ingredients. Another option is to purchase prepared crusts that have been baked and are ready for toppings to be added. Prepared crusts are typically available in a variety of different types such as home-style crust, deep pan or deep dish crust, thin crust, thick crust, extra thick crust, focaccia bread crust, stuffed crust, herb flavored crust, as well as a variety of sizes from 5 inch to 18 inch diameters. For thick crusts, the edge of the crust typically has a 1/2 to 3/4 inch thickness with a center that has approximately a 3/8 inch thickness. For thin crusts, the edge of the crust typically has a 3/8 inch thickness with a center that has approximately a 1/4 inch thickness. Extra thick crusts are formed with a 3/4 inch outer edge while the center has a thickness that is 5/8 inch. Crusts referred to as "Chicago-style crusts" are basically the same as a deep dish or deep pan crust.
Typical sizes for pizza crusts range from single serving to medium or large sized pizzas. Single serving sizes for round crusts are 6 to 9 inches in diameter or formed into a rectangular shape approximately 6 by 9 inches in size. Medium pizza sizes for round crusts are 10 to 14 inches in diameter or formed into a rectangular shape approximately 10 by 15 inches in size. Large sized pizza for round crusts are 15 to 18 inches in diameter or formed into a rectangular shape approximately 12 by 16 inches in size.
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Pizza Crust term - Related Content |
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Short crust is used to make pies and tarts. It is slightly different than
a basic flaky crust in that it is lighter and crispier. It is more tender
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Tips
The following tips may assist in a more successful pie making experience or help you with some problem areas.
Dry Dough:
If the dough is dry and does not stick ... |
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Crumb Crust
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups graham-cracker crumbs (approximately 18
graham cracker squares)
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There are many creative ways in which the edges of a pie can be finished. Shown below are some common ways to trim the edge of a pie, but don't hesitate to use your ... |
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Making a double homemade pie crust is basically the same as making a single pie crust. The same techniques are used when learning how to make a pie crust whether it is ... |
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| A type of Italian yeasted flat bread made with white flour that is similar to a crispy pizza crust. It has a delicious peppery flavor and a crunchy, cracker-like texture. Some ... |
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| A traditional Italian food, known as Pizza Ripiena, which is most often served during the Easter holiday. Unlike the flatter surfaced pizza commonly made in homes and ... |
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| A curved or circular cutting blade with a handle that serves as a cutting tool to cleanly slice pizza, lasagna, flatbread crusts, brownies, and other similar foods into smaller ... |
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| A round, square or rectangular type of bakeware that is used to hold pizzas as they bake in an oven. Made of natural clay, stoneware clay, or a ceramic clay fired under intense ... |
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| A large, almost oval-shaped wooden or metal contoured sheet, which is used to hold a pizza when placing it into and removing it from an oven. Tapered around the edges, this ... |
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