My pizza isn’t crisp enough
December 15 2023 2:31pm • Est. Read Time: 2 MINOoni 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 ‘low and slow’ technique
Cooking your pizza at a lower temperature and for longer will make your crust crispier.
To do this, follow the steps below:
If using gas: | If using solid fuel (hardwood, charcoal or pellets): | If using the electrical Ooni Volt 12: |
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You can see the low and slow technique in action here:
Tip 2. Add oil to your dough
Adding oil into your pizza dough will help make it crispier when cooked at lower temperatures.
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Tip 3. Avoid using toppings with too much moisture
Toppings with a high moisture content will make your dough soggier.
Instead of using: | Use: |
Regular mozzarella | Low-moisture mozzarella / fior di latte
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Strain your mozzarella (Tear into pieces, place in a sieve over a bowl, and let drain for at least 2 hours in the fridge) |
Watery tomato sauce | Thicker tomato sauce (follow our Classic Pizza Sauce recipe) |
Oily toppings | Toppings you’ve patted dry |
Tip 4. Make your dough thinner
Pizza with a thin base will become crispier than pizza with a thick base.
To form a thin base:
Make dough using our Classic Pizza Dough recipe.
Shape and stretch your dough balls by following our video guide.
Tip 5. Add sugar to your dough
This isn’t necessary in getting a crispy crust, but it does help to brown the crust and give it a nice golden color.
Follow our New York-style Pizza Dough recipe or our New York-style Cheese Pie recipe. |