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OT**The Unofficially Official Pizza Thread**OT

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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,435
    edited December 2018
    TEXASBGE2018 said:

    Would it be sacrilege to use both the "00" red and my Unbleached AP in a recipe? I am partial to a New York Style crust and several of the recipes I've seen calls for a mix of the 2? 

    Would this one work?


    I find a blend of flours to work best.  Get some King Arthur Bread Flour from Krogers next time . . love the chew it adds when blended with 00.  
    Columbus, OH

    “There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other is as if everything is” 
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    Pulled the trigger. Figured for $20 bucks its worth a shot. If I'm blown away by the difference I will just have to buy in bigger bulk. On that note, how are you folks storing this stuff?


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,435
    This article first opened my eyes - good read that I re-visit every few months, but kinda all over the place but loaded with info.

    http://www.varasanos.com/pizzarecipe.htm
    Columbus, OH

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I have Caputo 00, but lately, I've been using Jim Lahey's no knead recipe with bread flour (KA, Gold Medal, Pillsbury, whatever). Maybe if I had a real WFO, I would notice a difference with 00, but as it is, I really don't.

    Don't remember which bread flour brand here, but it was at 675°. It was good. Nice leopard spotting on the bottom too.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,435
    edited December 2018
    @Carolina Q wow that looks great!  I nailed a few BGE pizzas but just found consistency near impossible, esp if your cooking 4 or more pies.  
    Columbus, OH

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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    "Getting better..." I think you are there.
    This pizza thread is killing me here at work.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    Little bit better this week. Next week I’m really looking forward to cooking with the caputo flour. 


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,779
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    Pulled the trigger. Figured for $20 bucks its worth a shot. If I'm blown away by the difference I will just have to buy in bigger bulk. On that note, how are you folks storing this stuff?
     The 00 will make for a chewier crust, even mixed with AP. But I doubt you will be blown away by it , if baking in the oven.

    Do you have HEB near you? They carry 00 in the one by me.

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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    caliking said:
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    Pulled the trigger. Figured for $20 bucks its worth a shot. If I'm blown away by the difference I will just have to buy in bigger bulk. On that note, how are you folks storing this stuff?
     The 00 will make for a chewier crust, even mixed with AP. But I doubt you will be blown away by it , if baking in the oven.

    Do you have HEB near you? They carry 00 in the one by me.
    No North Texas doesn’t have HEB yet. Hopefully soon. 


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • NorthPilot06
    NorthPilot06 Posts: 1,179
    @TEXASBGE2018 we have caputo 00 in Central Market 
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  • NorthPilot06
    NorthPilot06 Posts: 1,179
    It’s the red bag, but I find that it works just fine!
    DFW - 1 LGBE & Happy to Adopt More...
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173


    Cooked up a couple za’s tonight.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

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    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Looks great, dill-weed!
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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,435
    pretty pizza @Eggcelsior !!
    Columbus, OH

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  • jeffc5227
    jeffc5227 Posts: 131
    I just ordered some flour I’m excited to try it. I swear this place causes me to spend more $$ all the time. How many pies will 6lbs make roughly?
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    edited January 2019
    jeffc5227 said:
    I just ordered some flour I’m excited to try it. I swear this place causes me to spend more $$ all the time. How many pies will 6lbs make roughly?
    I usually make 6 dough balls from 1 kilo, which is 2.2 lbs. My balls average 250-260 grams each, but can vary. I can squeeze out 7-8 balls if I keep the balls around 220 grams. I'd say 15-20 pizzas with 6 lbs, based on your individual dough ball weight. Also, I make 11-12 inch pizzas with those sizes.
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,663
    jeffc5227 said:
    I just ordered some flour I’m excited to try it. I swear this place causes me to spend more $$ all the time. How many pies will 6lbs make roughly?
    Depends on the size of the pies and your hydration level.  Probably around 25 to 30.
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  • jeffc5227
    jeffc5227 Posts: 131
    Perfect thanks.
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    JohnInCarolina said:
    jeffc5227 said:
    I just ordered some flour I’m excited to try it. I swear this place causes me to spend more $$ all the time. How many pies will 6lbs make roughly?
    Depends on the size of the pies and your hydration level.  Probably around 25 to 30.
    So John, with this Caputo flour last week I did 100% and felt the results were much better than say 70% Caputo 30% UBAP. I think I was at about 75% hydration. What do you typically do again for yours?


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    jeffc5227 said:
    I just ordered some flour I’m excited to try it. I swear this place causes me to spend more $$ all the time. How many pies will 6lbs make roughly?
    Depends on the size of the pies and your hydration level.  Probably around 25 to 30.
    So John, with this Caputo flour last week I did 100% and felt the results were much better than say 70% Caputo 30% UBAP. I think I was at about 75% hydration. What do you typically do again for yours?
    He usually does around 60%, as do I.
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    Eggcelsior said:
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    jeffc5227 said:
    I just ordered some flour I’m excited to try it. I swear this place causes me to spend more $$ all the time. How many pies will 6lbs make roughly?
    Depends on the size of the pies and your hydration level.  Probably around 25 to 30.
    So John, with this Caputo flour last week I did 100% and felt the results were much better than say 70% Caputo 30% UBAP. I think I was at about 75% hydration. What do you typically do again for yours?
    He usually does around 60%, as do I.
    What would be the negatives of doing 60% if I am using a 500 degree oven not an egg or pizza oven?


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,663
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    Eggcelsior said:
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    jeffc5227 said:
    I just ordered some flour I’m excited to try it. I swear this place causes me to spend more $$ all the time. How many pies will 6lbs make roughly?
    Depends on the size of the pies and your hydration level.  Probably around 25 to 30.
    So John, with this Caputo flour last week I did 100% and felt the results were much better than say 70% Caputo 30% UBAP. I think I was at about 75% hydration. What do you typically do again for yours?
    He usually does around 60%, as do I.
    What would be the negatives of doing 60% if I am using a 500 degree oven not an egg or pizza oven?
    I have never tried it, but my guess is that you will burn it up.
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    Eggcelsior said:
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    jeffc5227 said:
    I just ordered some flour I’m excited to try it. I swear this place causes me to spend more $$ all the time. How many pies will 6lbs make roughly?
    Depends on the size of the pies and your hydration level.  Probably around 25 to 30.
    So John, with this Caputo flour last week I did 100% and felt the results were much better than say 70% Caputo 30% UBAP. I think I was at about 75% hydration. What do you typically do again for yours?
    He usually does around 60%, as do I.
    What would be the negatives of doing 60% if I am using a 500 degree oven not an egg or pizza oven?
    Yeah,you'd likely overcook the dough. Ken Forkish advises 70% for home ovens, and his recipes in his pizza cookbook reflect that.
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    Making pies today using my standard 72hr dough, but I'm also going to experiment with this one.

    Using my homemade Italian sausage that I made a few weeks ago today. Very excited about that!
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    I'm doing a modified Enzo recipe tonight. Looking forward to it!
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    ColtsFan said:
    The Ardore is dialed in and slinging some great pies. The same day dough was impressive. Didn't have the flavor of a 3 day, but will surely do the job.

    Pepperoni 

    Homemade Italian sausage, mushroom, onion on the right. 


    Decent bottom 

    Pies looking perfect!
    what cooking temp are dialed in at?
    are you using the standard stones or the upgrade?
    Thanks!

    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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