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Best books to learn Pizza making, in order
Great pizza is fundamentally a dough problem, so the reading starts where the crust does, flour, hydration, and fermentation, the science that makes or breaks a pie. Then it moves to shaping, sauce, and toppings, and finally to the style-specific craft and baking of Neapolitan versus New York and beyond. Master the dough and fermentation first, exactly as with bread, and everything on top is the easy, fun part.
Reading paths for pizza making
Pizza making: the best books to master dough and the perfect pie
Beginner8books56 hrs4 stages
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning pizza making?
- Great pizza is fundamentally a dough problem, so the reading starts where the crust does, flour, hydration, and fermentation, the science that makes or breaks a pie. Then it moves to shaping, sauce, and toppings, and finally to the style-specific craft and baking of Neapolitan versus New York and beyond. Master the dough and fermentation first, exactly as with bread, and everything on top is the easy, fun part.
- What's a good book to start pizza making with?
- A strong starting point is Flour Water Salt Yeast by Ken Forkish. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after pizza making?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Ramen & Asian noodles, Sourdough baking, Cookie & cake baking.