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Ice Cube Baked Pizza Dough
This recipe focuses on a unique baking technique to achieve a crispy crust: throwing ice cubes into the oven with your pizza. By adding a few ice cubes onto the oven floor (not directly on the pizza) during the initial baking phase, you create steam, which helps the crust develop a beautiful texture – crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. This method works great with pre-made pizza dough for a quick and impressive homemade pizza.
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#Baking
#Dough
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#Homemade Pizza
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#Quick Meal
#Comfort Food
Preparing the Pizza Dough
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
22m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
18g
Protein
40g
Carbs
13g
Fat
Adding Sauce and Toppings
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Ice Cube Technique in Oven
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to the highest possible temperature, typically 475-500°F (245-260°C). If you have a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven during preheating. Allow it to preheat for at least 30-60 minutes to ensure it's thoroughly hot.45m
Preview45mPreviewPreheat your oven to the highest possible temperature, typically 475-500°F (245-260°C). If you have a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven during preheating. Allow it to preheat for at least 30-60 minutes to ensure it's thoroughly hot. - Lightly flour a pizza peel or a piece of parchment paper. Stretch or roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape, typically a 12-14 inch circle.5mPreview5mPreviewLightly flour a pizza peel or a piece of parchment paper. Stretch or roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape, typically a 12-14 inch circle.
- Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil, then spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add your desired toppings.3m
Preview3mPreviewBrush the edges of the dough with olive oil, then spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add your desired toppings. - Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. If using a pizza stone/steel, slide the pizza directly onto it. If using parchment, transfer it with the parchment paper.1m
Preview1mPreviewCarefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. If using a pizza stone/steel, slide the pizza directly onto it. If using parchment, transfer it with the parchment paper. - Immediately after placing the pizza, carefully throw 3-4 ice cubes onto the bottom of the oven (not directly on the pizza or stone). Quickly close the oven door to trap the steam. This steam helps create a crispier, chewier crust.1mPreview1mPreviewImmediately after placing the pizza, carefully throw 3-4 ice cubes onto the bottom of the oven (not directly on the pizza or stone). Quickly close the oven door to trap the steam. This steam helps create a crispier, chewier crust.
- Bake the pizza for 8-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Cooking time may vary based on your oven and desired crispness.12m
Preview12mPreviewBake the pizza for 8-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Cooking time may vary based on your oven and desired crispness. - Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the cheese to set and prevents toppings from sliding off.2m
Preview2mPreviewOnce baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the cheese to set and prevents toppings from sliding off.
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