People adore pizza parties but they do not enjoy sitting through endless wait to get their piece. You will find yourself juggling with guests, oven temperature and pizza toppings. It demands careful management between preparation time and cooking period. The technique of parbaking pizza crust pieces in advance will rescue your pizza serving situation. Pre-baking your dough before adding the toppings will decrease cooking time, while your crust achieves crispiness and your guests quickly receive pizzas right from the oven.
How partaking will make a difference at your pizza party?
When you are hosting a party, timing matters. Rather than having guests standing around waiting for the pizzas to bake from raw dough, you can have your crusts pre-baked and ready to throw some toppings, pop them in the oven for a few minutes and serve piping hot pizza in no time. It prevents the dreaded soggy bottom because the crust gets a head start on crisping up before any sauce or toppings go on it.
The right equipment
If you are serious about pizza, you will need the right oven. The Gozney Dome is a great outdoor pizza oven that delivers tio-notch results. With its high heat capacity, it cooks pizzas in just 60 to 90 seconds, making it ideal for parties. You can go beyond making the Neapolitan style pizzas and experiment with other styles….Dome will not let you down. It ensures even bake and the delicious leopard-spotted crust. Plus, it is designed for bot gas and wood fuel, offering the flexibility depending on your setup.
Essential accessories
You will need the right tools to have a great pizza party experience. BBQs 2U have great variety of Gozney accessories to make your pizza making smooth.
Here are some must-haves:
- Pizza peel makes transferring pizzas in and out of the oven easy.
- Pizza cutter allows slicing through your masterpiece with ease.
- Turning peel is a handy tool to rotate your pizza for an even cook.
- Infrared thermometer ensures your oven is at the right temperature for cooking.
How to parbake your pizza crusts?
You are all set with the right oven and tool, so let’s discuss technique.
- Preheat your oven – Choose around 500°F (260°C) for parbaking.
- Roll your dough into a pizza base shape with your preferred thickness.
- Slide the dough onto the pizza stone or baking tray without any toppings. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes until it starts to firm up but is not fully brown.
- Remove the crust and allow it to completely cool before storing.
- When you are ready to serve, add sauce, cheese, and toppings then put it in the oven and bake for another few minutes until it turns golden and bubbly.
Final thoughts
Partaking pizza crusts, especially for parties is a wise way to keep guests enjoying hot pizza slices without having to wait. In parties, efficiency matters! So, the next time, get ahead with this simple trick…..you and your guests will enjoy and cerate memories!
