Master the art of stuffed crust pizza with this comprehensive guide using Caputo Pizzeria flour. This masterclass walks you through creating a delicious and visually stunning pizza, from thawing the dough to achieving that perfect golden-brown crust bursting with melted cheese. We'll show you how to expertly handle the dough, create a flawlessly sealed stuffed crust, and bake it to perfection in your pizza oven. Even beginners can achieve professional-looking results with our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips.Get ready to elevate your pizza-making skills! This recipe utilizes pre-made frozen Caputo Pizzeria dough balls for convenience, but the techniques involved deliver a superior result compared to standard pizzas. Learn how to roll out the dough thinly for optimal crispness, carefully fold and seal the cheese-filled crust, and expertly bake your creation to achieve a perfectly balanced crust and exquisitely melted cheese filling. Prepare for a truly unforgettable pizza experience.
Pros And Cons
- Can be used to make stuffed crust pizza.
- Comes out a bit sticky.
- Requires six hours to defrost.
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Preparing the Frozen Dough
Begin with two frozen Caputo Pizzeria dough balls. Remove them from the freezer and allow them to defrost completely at room temperature for approximately six hours. This ensures the dough is pliable and easy to work with.
Once defrosted, lightly dust your work surface with semolina flour to prevent sticking. This is crucial for easy handling of the dough during the rolling and shaping process.
Gently remove the dough from its packaging. It might be a bit sticky at first; the semolina flour will help manage this. Dust the dough lightly with more flour before proceeding.
Rolling and Shaping the Dough
Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough as thinly as possible. Aim for a slightly oversized circle, larger than your desired pizza base, to provide enough dough for the stuffed crust.
Remove any excess flour from the rolled-out dough. The thinner the dough, the better the crust will crisp in the oven. You want the dough to be thin and even in thickness.
Layer your chosen cheeses about two centimeters from the edge of the rolled dough. The example uses leftover mozzarella and great cheeses for a delicious blend. Buffalo mozzarella is added later for an extra layer of flavor.
Creating the Stuffed Crust
Fold the edge of the dough inward, carefully encasing the cheese filling. Roll the crust inwards, ensuring it's snug but not too tight to allow the cheese to melt and expand during baking.
Continue folding and rolling the crust until it's completely sealed and the cheese is evenly distributed. You want a neat, even crust that will hold its shape in the oven. Avoid over-tightening, which could cause the cheese to burst during cooking.
After sealing the crust, add your desired sauce and toppings. This example uses a light tomato sauce, parmesan, great mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, pepperoni, and ham. Feel free to customize your toppings as desired!
Baking the Pizza
Bake the pizza in a pizza oven at a low temperature (around 450 degrees Fahrenheit) for approximately the first minute. This allows the cheese to melt and the crust to set without burning.
Gradually increase the oven temperature to high, and carefully monitor the pizza, rotating it frequently to ensure even browning. This is a heavier pizza than a typical Neapolitan pizza, so gentle handling is needed during the rotation.
Continue baking for another few minutes, rotating the pizza as needed to achieve a golden-brown crust and perfectly melted cheese. The pizza is ready when the crust is crisp and the toppings are heated through.
The Finished Product and Conclusion
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Carefully check the crust and cheese to ensure it is evenly cooked. Some leakage during baking is natural; it does not affect the pizza's taste.
Enjoy the pizza! The stuffed crust should be golden brown, crispy, and bursting with melted cheese. The example showcases a perfectly crafted stuffed crust pizza.
This recipe is a delicious and manageable way to utilize frozen Caputo Pizzeria dough to create a homemade stuffed crust pizza. The process is slightly more demanding than a standard pizza but yields exceptional results. The final product is well worth the effort! The crust is both crisp and chewy, perfect for containing the molten cheese.
