Pizza Troubleshooting
My pizza is burning
August 2 2024 9:56amRead ArticleThere are a few different ways your pizza might be burning: Burnt on top, undercooked base One side of the pizza crust burnt Burnt base The information below ex...My pizza isn’t crisp enough
December 15 2023 2:31pmRead ArticleOoni ovens aren’t just for cooking puffy, Neapolitan pizza! If you want to get a thin and crispy crust, follow the tips below: Tip 1. Use the...Why aren't my crusts puffing up?
July 23 2024 3:27pmRead ArticleIf your crusts aren't puffing up in the oven, this usually means that there’s not enough air in your dough. The airier the dough → the puffier th...I have tears / holes in my base
August 2 2024 9:22amRead ArticleIf your dough is tearing when you stretch it out, this usually means that there’s not enough gluten in your dough. Gluten is what makes your dough elastic...Why is my dough springing back into place when I try to form it into a pizza shape?
July 23 2024 3:35pmRead ArticleIf your dough is springing back into place when you try to stretch it out, this usually means that the gluten hasn't had enough time to develop. Gluten is w...Why does my pizza taste bitter?
August 2 2024 9:26amRead ArticleIf your pizza has a bitter taste, this usually means that there’s excess flour on your baking stone. When flour burns → it becomes bitter Follow the ...Why is my pizza dough sticking to the peel?
August 2 2024 9:33amRead ArticleIf your pizza dough is sticking to the peel when you try to launch it into the oven, follow the tips below: Tip 1. Make sure you’re putting e...My dough didn’t grow / hasn’t proofed properly
December 15 2023 1:15pmRead ArticleAfter you've kneaded your dough, you should let it rise until it approximately doubles in size. If your dough isn't doubling in size, there are a few re...My pizza dough is too sticky.
December 15 2023 2:40pmRead ArticleThe ideal pizza dough should be a little sticky and while a sticky dough isn’t bad, it can be tricky if you’re new to baking. Lets look at the reaso...The dough under my sauce is uncooked - I have a “gumline”
August 28 2024 12:06pmRead ArticleIf you were to wipe the sauce off a pizza after it’s been cooked, it would leave a gummy-like texture on the surface. This is normal and nothing to be con...My dough is dried out / there’s skin on my dough ball
December 15 2023 1:10pmRead ArticleIf your dough has dried out, like there is a skin on top, it may result in the dough being difficult to stretch and can leave the cooked pizza with a thicker-th...My toppings aren't cooked
December 15 2023 1:45pmRead ArticleIf you find that your toppings aren't cooked, there are a couple of things to consider: Wet toppings Try to pre-cook moisture-rich toppings. For example, pe...
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