5 Pro Chef Secrets to the Perfect Pizza

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi Bold Bakers! It's time to learn my secrets on how to make the Perfect Pizza! Written Steps: bit.ly/PerfectPizzaSecrets

[@shazroonzz1268]

Hi Gemma, could you do a video on how to make chocolate ganache without cream?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I will see what I can do

[@shazroonzz1268]

@@biggerbolderbaking thank youuu! By the way just made your chocolate cake recipe! My family absolutely lovesss it!

[@bellarosario2426]

Hey there i love pizza when i saw you make ice cream it look good

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go and give my pizza recipe a go You can easily do this! bit.ly/PerfectPizzaSecrets

[@sabine2408]

Gemma saving me with her baking recipes during quarantine

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad to be of help! Happy baking!

[@lindabarnes1585]

Gemma, you are gifted when it comes to teaching with all of the details and video that you supply. It leaves no question in my mind of exactly what you mean. You would make an excellent school teacher as well. Thanks for the videos and your time and effort. I have always wanted to learn how to make homemade pizza.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million for the kind words!

[@ThoufoundSona]

if you don’t want the basil to be crispy, put it under the cheese.

[@vylynhjensen6987]

You can also put the basil on straight out of the oven

[@angel127_]

VyLynh Jensen nope

[@vylynhjensen6987]

ani t what

[@richspizzaparty]

Or coat in olive oil in first

[@Sagramortal]

@@angel127_ Yeap. Since basil adds to the freshness of the recipe, it should be put after the pizza is baked IMHO

[@angelskitchen3145]

My favourite chef!!💓💓I am only 10 years old but I love baking your recipes!!I am a big fan of yours!!😀😀😀💖💖Whenever I show your recipes to my mother,she always loves them!!And when we make it,my family is very impressed!!!I am definitely gonna have to try this one!!Thank you Gemma!!💖💖💖💖🌷🌷🌷🌹🌹🌸

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you! I am glad you are enjoying and learning! Keep on baking! Gemma 😊

[@HammyTechnoid]

Well, now you did it Gemma. You've got me craving some delicious pizza.... *Mmm Mmmm Mmmm!!!*

[@ianmoore4539]

Tip # 6) When assembling your toppings, don’t allow your cheese to sit at room temperature too long. Keep it in the fridge until the last minute (even transfer to the freezer for 5 minutes for extra cold). This prevents fat separation (greasy cheese) as it take the oven longer to heat it. So you’ll have perfectly crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese. Tip #7) do a light layer of shredded cheese and then take hand torn prices and dot the pizza randomly. Having the combination of the bronzed cheese and the pools of molten lava cheese is the best! Enjoy ✌🏼

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for sharing these tips, Ian.

[@jubs1533]

Rather than putting a cast iron pan in the oven I cook the base in a cast iron pan on the stove top and add the sauce/toppings while the underside is cooking. I then transfer the pan to the grill to cook the top - makes a great crispy crust.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks for sharing! Another way for doing things!

[@eileenlester3313]

Great idea! TFS

[@crslinday9512]

Bless this woman and her family. You are so generous and kind for sharing all your baking knowledge with us 💖❤️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@deserniquevevo4466]

My favorite chef of all time❤️still waiting on that tasty Wendy’s frosty in your own creative way🌷

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million! I will see what I can do. I will add that to the long list 😉

[@natalialopes719]

Thank you for the tips. I am considered a good cook. I even bake my own sourdough bread on a regular basis and share it. However Pizza is one thing I have a hard time with so I appreciate your tips I will try your method

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Wow! Sourdough bread! You are a Bold Baker! Hope to see your pizza soon. Maybe a sourdough one 😉

[@debbiemeder8407]

Thank you for the freezing tip. It was literally on my mind this morning as I sat doing some monthly meal planning. Now I know 😉.

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice tip for perfect pizza! I make the same dought for years and it's very easy and tasty! Thanks for that video Gemma! Have a nice day! 👍👏🍕

[@fatimaal-bulushi1907]

Hey gemma! I followed your recipe and made my pizza dough today. I must say it was the best pizza ever i made. I used to follow dough recipe from other channels earlier and all of them failed but yours was the best and perfect. Thank you.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'm delighted to hear that, Fatima. Well done, you!

[@456lyon4]

Hi Gemma, I have to confess... I am sacred to bake anything because I failed to bake birthday cakes for the last 13 years and failed miserably baking any kind of bread or pizza. But your videos makes it so easy. I LOVE 💕watching your KZbin and finally, I am giving it a go. I have some basic questions: what is the difference between Baking soda, Baking powder and Yeast, instant yeast and self rising flour?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You can read more about that here www.biggerbolderbaking.com/make-baking-powder-baking-soda/ and here www.biggerbolderbaking.com/how-to-make-self-raising-flour/

[@anureinn]

Yay finally I got the notification to your vids...just made your 5 mins microwave cheesecake....after all the recipes I tried from elsewhere yours the best Gemma ...I know I can rely on your recipes cause you take the trouble to give your best to us . Thank you Gemma 💖💖💖

[@merchant121]

I make your pizza dough every week. Literally every week i have a batch in my fridge lol. So today i decided to change it up. I added some greek yoghurt, slightly less water and a 1/4 teaspoon of sugar. I want to try my dough to be a soft dough, rather than an italian style pizza that the dough recipe usually yealds. Wish me luck. :) ps your pizza dough recipe has changed my life haha.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Goodluck! let me know how you go along!

[@laurazeller2014]

Thank you, Gemma! Your pro tips are so useful!!

[@afsanaabedinkhan7732]

Your recipe always nice. .... ☺ thank you

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you.

[@SarahLWhite16]

Can’t wait to try this!! Thanks for the recipe.

[@cookinghouseofdipty9713]

Delicious recipe

[@poorvajahatake]

I've tried making pizza quite a few times and they never turned out well :( I'll definitely use these tips!!! I've been doing so many things wrong! Thanks Gemma ❤️ I'm going to make Pizza for my mom's birthday ✨

[@asthapoudel1193]

Hey try Gemma's no knead pizza recipie. I am really bad with baking but it worked absolutely amazing with me.

[@themehmama7750]

If you don't have semolina try using corn meal. It gives a crisp edge. ❤️👍🏾

[@wangkong905]

Ooooo I'm really liking this little series! :) Thank you for sharing your tips Gemma!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad that you enjoyed!

[@justcameron4765]

Oooooh looks delish Gemma!!! Pizza’s one of my favs and I’ll be trying these, thanks!!!!!💕

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope you do and I see your results bit.ly/PerfectPizzaSecrets

[@fortheloveofhome7824]

Both my Brit sister and I in the states love you. Thanks for all the awesome tips.♥️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Aw thank you!

[@afsanaabedinkhan7732]

Love you Gemma .... it's so helpful tips

[@monicagoldstein5413]

Yummy! Thank you sweet Chef! 🍕

[@LydiaApril]

Thanks for your tips Gemma, never thought of pre baking the pizza dough and then topping it and freezing the whole thing. Now I'm craving fresh pizza 😄

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Give it a go! bit.ly/PerfectPizzaSecrets

[@westonjensen4473]

Add the basil just as it comes out of the oven. It will taste fresher.

[@AmericanBaker]

Fantastic tips! Thank you for sharing.

[@merictopcu4737]

OMG, i was planning to make pizza today! And, that olive oil... A good olive oil is a true blessing 😍😍

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Indeed! Good ingredients!

[@rcooper9290]

This is an excellent video. Super helpful. Thanks!

[@brendaa3437]

Will definitely try! Thanks!

[@melindapayne6078]

Awesome tips! Never heard of the semolina trick.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hope you check this out! www.biggerbolderbaking.com/deep-dish-pizza/

[@ajoyfullsound]

Wow that looks delicious!!! Will definitely try this sometime!!!!!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it!

[@c2bienaime]

These are great tips for cooking pizza

[@mirnasolis4360]

This is so amazing! One question could this be done in an toaster oven? I love your recipes Gemma!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

If you can get the temperatures really high, absolutely!

[@chanderrekha8244]

My favourite baker 👩‍🍳

[@BakewithChinny]

Wow..love all the tips. Thanks for sharing your secrets. 💃💃I'm off to make some homemade pizza 🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Can't way to see your results! bit.ly/PerfectPizzaSecrets

[@SY13996]

Really helpful.. you're the best

[@fanofpink]

Your so great telling us your secrets about the trade!!!!

[@thefoodboutique3778]

Loved all the tips

[@luminariel3765]

I've used this technique with a rectangular sheet pan and pizza! It works great regardless of shape!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

A shape is a shape! 😉If it is delicious, it doesn't matter! Well done!

[@khadijahmuhammad1857]

I love the way u explain things love always

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad that you appreciate it!

[@Lady9tails]

Can't wait to try this.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it! bit.ly/PerfectPizzaSecrets

[@ABlackGuyAdept]

Hey Gemma can you do a base recipe that can be altered for different types of sweet breads? Like banana bread, apple cinnamon bread, etc. Something like your crazy dough but this one would basically be for whatever type of sweet or fruity bread you want to make.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You can certainly use my crazy dough for sweet breads! Like this one www.biggerbolderbaking.com/crazy-dough-nutella-braided-loaf/

[@carlarandall1811]

I don't know how I missed this when it came out! Gemma, what are your thoughts on brushing the crust edge with a garlic butter?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Garlic butter sounds delicious. I think it's worth a try. Do let me know how it goes.

[@InspirationSaveurCulinaire]

Yummy yummy

[@Nahida-2023]

There’s no word can describe your efforts. You are really more than amazing more than perfect more than wonderful more than any nice and beautiful word that exist in any language until today 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@kouklakee]

Hi Gemma ! Thank you 🙏🏼 but I did not see the link for the pan you used to bake the pizza ?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Here you go amzn.to/2lBwgy1

[@jasminromero6945]

Pro tip- if you cant slide your pizza to the oven, use parchment paper! Sorry gem, i tried sliding my pizza w just flour, it doesnt work well for me. The parchment paper is just soooo easy! Try it! But if sliding pizza is too much work, use a pizza pan w lots of olive oil. The oil will cook the dough and will still produce soft but crunchy pizza. Promise. :)

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks for sharing, Jasmin.

[@hinafarooq3101]

Looks very delicious and appetizing

[@timothypinkerton611]

Yes!

[@juliaconant7964]

Love you Gemma!!!!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million for the support!

[@fatsaj]

YUMMMMMMMYYYYY 😍😍

[@Apollo_Blaze]

I love the look of an uneven shaped pizza...to me it looks rustic and charming, plus it really gives the hand made look...Great video...thanks!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad you like it, Dennis. Check more recipes over at my site www.biggerbolderbaking.com

[@yummyhealthy5126]

What an inspiration you are😊

[@chanderrekha8244]

Oh my gooood 😵😵😵😵😵😵😵 I love your channel Maam...

[@christinejoygagujas3999]

I'd tried this and turns out great! Thank you for sharing. Iloveit❤️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Well done to you! Thanks for being here, Christine.

[@habeebhabib3160]

Your pizza is NOT perfect... it is an ultimater flawlesser pizza

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You are too kind!

[@jupitermoon7137]

I always use your pizza recipe now. But I scorch it in the frying pan on the bottom to get a crispy bottom because I cannot for the life of me get that pizza onto my pizza stone! It puffs up really well. Then I cool it down, top it with the toppings, all this can be done well before you need it. Then pop in the oven when you want it, or freeze it

[@biggerbolderbaking]

A lot of practice will get you there 😉

[@kennyrogers803]

Yayyyy!! I love pizza. Pizza is ALWAYS my favourite food. That taste crispy and fluffy pizza. Great recipe. See u next time.

[@adammuhriz4874]

Kenny Rogers Omg! You were first

[@kennyrogers803]

@@adammuhriz4874 thanks

[@sumaiyabanu3163]

Thanks for your help the pizza is very good

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You are welcome!

[@Poonamsmartkitchen]

Nice

[@0120lauraify]

Hi Gemma, how many minutes should I cook my pizza in the oven? Please let me know. Thank you. :)

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hope you can find the one you like : www.biggerbolderbaking.com/?submit=&s=baking+basics

[@wickedchef]

Thank you for the video. I've been failing miserably at baking pizza dough these past couple of weeks, the dough is tough after removing from the oven. I was letting the dough rise for 1 hour, then placing in a 350° F oven for 30 min. The crust has come out super tough. I mean, I could literally patch a leak with the crust. So is the key or secret to the perfect soft, chewy pizza crust a proper fermentation of the dough and the oven being as hot it can get?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, you've got that right. Give my pizza dough recipe a go and let me knowwhat you think www.biggerbolderbaking.com/best-ever-pizza-dough/

[@MichaelSkits-ld8xz]

Great video and you welcome

[@woopwoop6316]

Most sympathic, most authentic Foodtuber

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for being here.

[@DeadliciousCookingStudio]

If i refrigerate my dough then should i bring it to room temp. before baking ?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

After refrigeration, start at Step 11 - divide and form the dough into balls, let it rest in room temp - and you should be grand. www.biggerbolderbaking.com/best-ever-pizza-dough/

[@daisycaydan7152]

Hi gemma tnx for sharing ur rcpe god bless ❤️

[@chanderrekha8244]

So yummy 😋

[@colleent3631]

Hi Gemma, This looks delicious, is there a way to make this larger, cause if not , I'll be popping these in the oven by the truckloads 😊

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You can always double or even triple the recipe! www.biggerbolderbaking.com/best-ever-pizza-dough/

[@colleent3631]

@@biggerbolderbaking Thank you so much 👍

[@lisamarieadame8331]

You are the best!!! 💜💜💜

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you so much for your support !

[@HappyCakeBatter]

I was really going to make pizzas tomorrow and you just helped me out ! Thank you so much for this informative and beautiful video. ♥️♥️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Sounds like a plan! bit.ly/PerfectPizzaSecrets

[@HappyCakeBatter]

@@biggerbolderbaking Yes ! 😁

[@seth2854]

I'm sorry but when you say beep beep while playing with a pizza dough then I can't help but chuckle.

[@staceye2851]

At the pub I used to work at, the chef wouldn't let us cook pizza with the basil on it. It had to be added at the end so it didn't turn black when it reacted with the high heat. The reason for that is the basil is too tender to be cooked this way. But, to each their own, right? Still looks good.

[@sajeesh6721]

Thank for muffin recepie i made beautiful muffins

[@Alwis-Haph-Rytte]

Looks good, a lot of people like crispy thin crust pizza, not me. That doesn't mean I wont eat it, but where's the meat and veggies, LOL I like deep dish or thick bread crust with hamburger & tomato sauce topped with cheese, sausage, portabella mushrooms, green peppers, onions and maybe some sliced olives. A slice of mine almost weighs a pound. I make mine on a cookie sheet sliced in rectangles because a triangle can't hold the goodies. LOL

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Alwis-Haph-Rytte]

@@biggerbolderbaking I just had your deep dish video recommended last night by youtube. I guess the AI likes to read my comments. I could test this since I do plan to make some cookies and I don't mind sharing this recipe to see if I get peanut butter cookies recommended by YT's AI. Peanut Butter Cookies 2½ Cups Flour ½ Teaspoon Salt ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda 1 Cup Butter Flavored Crisco (shortening) 1 18oz Jar of Jif Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter 1 Cup White Sugar 1 Cup Brown Sugar 2 Eggs 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Preheat oven to 375° F Mix Flour, Salt & Baking Soda. Set aside. In large bowl mix Sugars, and Crisco. mix in eggs. Next, add Vanilla and Peanut Butter and mix well. Add Flour mix and kneed into a dough. Form 1 inch balls and place on cookie sheet, Press with fork. Bake for 10 -15 min. until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheet and let cool. Yeilds about 4 dozen If you substitute the Crisco or Jif, they wont be the same melt in your mouth, but still good. Enjoy.

[@paulpires268]

Greetings Gemma! You have some excellent content and information here!! As a fellow experienced pizza maker, I wanted to point out that the pizza pan you mentioned here is not cast iron but cast aluminum. I would consider checking out Lodge manufacturing for a suitable cast iron pizza pan or even their large skillets for baking pizza! One of the best investments I’ve ever made however, was in a custom carbon steel sheet that has a permanent home in my oven and was fabricated by a local steel shop very inexpensively..

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you so much for sharing !

[@ayeshaumar5325]

Lovely lovely !!!! 😍😍😍But how many minutes did u bake it!??? Plz let me kno!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

For around 10 minutes in an oven at 450F (225C) www.biggerbolderbaking.com/best-ever-pizza-dough/

[@HowToJelly]

cool video.nice recipe.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hope you give it a go!

[@TheEscaroFamily]

Hi Gemma, My family especially my kids loves Pizza, it's our all time favorite. Thanks for your great tips... Whenever we can't go out for pizza house your pro chef tips will be a great help for me. Thanks a lot Gemma and God bless Bigger Bolder Baking!! 😀👪❤ - Louven

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You are welcome! Thank you for the kind words!

[@TheEscaroFamily]

Your definitely welcome!! 😊

[@Day2DayRecipes]

Superb!

[@allonszenfantsjones]

Pizza stone here! I love the idea of fewer toppings :-)

[@biggerbolderbaking]

The thing with pizza, is you can practically make them your own in terms of flavor combinations. So go for it! And yes, a pizza stone can certainly make your pizza that extra.

[@ambreenatta1722]

wow.you are fantastic.☺

[@daniyalkhizar]

Gemma I have a question in which videos did you burn your hand while putting something in the oven at 2:59 it looked like you touched the oven racks 😅

[@SuperJackyyyy]

Hi Gemma... I wasn't able to find the link for the cast iron skillet you told about in the video, Please let me the link

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Here you go amzn.to/2lBwgy1

[@kymwallis5311]

Hi Gemma, Made your No Knead Pizza for lunch today. Not quite as good as yours, yet! However it was delicious and a great hit with the family. Will definitely keep making this pizza dough. Thank you for all your great recipes, tips and inspiration. Stay safe. Kym x

[@biggerbolderbaking]

That’s wonderful, Kim. Have you read my tips on it? Here’s the recipe again www.biggerbolderbaking.com/best-ever-pizza-dough/ I hope you get on well with the next pizza. Thank you for sharing this here.

[@susanreedy29]

Are you sure you're not Italian? Yummy!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Irish for sure 😉But just love making pizza!

[@TamaleTaylor0]

Would turning a cast iron skillet have the same effect as the griddle?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes!

[@arvi8843]

I just watched another KZbinr recommending sticky pizza dough for home oven because unlike wood oven, it needs longer time to cook so needs more hydration. This video however is aiming not to have sticky dough. As a beginner, I'm confused. 😂 But i'll try this. So far, I've only tried sticky dough. Thanks. 🥰

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it, Arvi. Try my pizza dough recipe www.biggerbolderbaking.com/best-ever-pizza-dough/

[@user-onyoutube868]

I've used super-fine cornmeal to prevent sticking, just used it sparingly.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Great tip!

[@lbazemore585]

Add basil after baking.

[@javiergonzalez-qd3tt]

Please make a how to make mozzarella cheese video. The other videos about cheese making were awesome!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

That is on the list. I will hope to get there soon. Thanks for being here!

[@paigepangrazio8142]

Gemma, these pizza looks delicious! I'm craving homemade pizza now :)

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it! bit.ly/PerfectPizzaSecrets

[@x-e-n-an3na434]

You look like celine dion madaam.. 😍 ur so pretty....thanks for sharing ur vid. With us... Godbless!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I've heard that a lot! I don't sing like her (even if I'd love to!) Thank you!

[@meloismellow5329]

Tip#1. Hold back on the liquids while kneading the dough, dont add it all at once. Tip#2. Crank up the oven temperature, Hotter the oven better the pizza. Tip#3. Shaping the pizza dough using your knuckles and stretching it out gently making it round. If the pizza dough isn’t stretching properly you need to let it rest for a while again to help the gluten relax. Tip#4. Sprinkle semolina (Coarse durum wheat) before putting your pizza dough on the baking tray, this will ensure the dough smoothly slides off the tray without sticking. Tip#5. Slide the pizza onto a preheated tray. This helps the crust bubble up and get crunchy.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for sharing.

[@771blahblah]

Did you use the convection bake? Or turn it off? Thanks!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, it's a convection bake .

[@madmaster3d]

hi how long before u put ur pizza in ur oven u turned on ur oven? & that much floor dont make ur pizza tight?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi! You will need to preheat your oven until it reaches the needed temperature. The time will vary from oven to oven. I am not sure what you meant by your second question. Feel free to send that to me at [e-mail]

[@madmaster3d]

@@biggerbolderbaking but tell me a time for 250c oven & my second question was ur pizza isnt hard to eat. i mean tough strength like brick D: