The MOST Chicago Pizza EVER?! | Tavern Style Pizza ft. @nachosandlager

[@AdamWitt]

Yoyo. If you made this pizza and have pics come post them in the Discord! I want to see... - discord.gg/aFQ4h4BXg4

[@swerdbag0414]

This is the most legendary collaboration of all time. 2 Chicago legends.

[@AdamWitt]

I consider myself more a folktale, but ty.

[@jimadamski9674]

Lived my entire life in Chi burbs, moved to SoCal about 6 months ago. Found your channel recently and your videos are the only time I miss home.

[@AdamWitt]

Happy to virtually deliver a little piece of Chi to Cal. Thanks for watching man.

[@Fatmanstan606]

You a real one for this one Adam, true chicago content my bro Love from the West Loop ✊🤟

[@jess4337]

i just drooled on my keyboard. that pizza looks incredible........

[@matthouck8513]

Thanks for sharing some of the secrets! Can’t wait to get started on the recipe testing

[@naurrr]

thank you for making the best version of my childhood fave pizza. tavern style for life.

[@AdamWitt]

I'm honored that you feel that way mate! Yw.

[@ceegee1706]

Always makes me happy to see you rubbing elbows with the Sasto

[@mrfixitishere]

I love this pizza with cubed pepperoni vs slices. Im also more used to a tomato paste heavy sauce.

[@williamparker8318]

Very informative! Thank you. Cheers

[@patrickspino5941]

Great job! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@ragibby6557]

Rolling is ABSOLUTELY fine and good. Proof is in the fact that many other doughs are rolled and are light, flaky, airy, etc. A few include: pita, biscuits, croissants, and pie dough.

[@WolfsToob]

OMG this recipe is EPIC! I grew up in the NW Chicago burbs, and this is definitely spot on for super thin crust tavern style pizza! I mostly grew up on Lou Malnati’s, but I also love me some crispy thin crust too. This recipe DEFINITELY hit the spot! Made 2 pies this evening (Friday) after setting up the dough and making the sauce on Monday afternoon, got 2 more dough balls left for dinner tomorrow. So much for my diet this month! 🤣

[@Ares0025]

No wonder the pizza was crispy the bottom was like a peace of coal 😅 Some black spots are ok but this looks completely burned

[@bobnieland4827]

I've tried to make tavern-style pizza before, but it didn't turn out that great. But you pointed out some differences in the way you make it, so I'm going to try again next week. But first, I'm going to visit Kim's Uncle in Westmont and try their pizza, after watching your most recent video.

[@danemmerich6775]

Maybe use the Stone next time instead of the steel. The bottom looked to blackish. Looks Delicious though. I will try the Cured method next time. I usually make Neapolitan pizzas often. I like my Cornichone.

[@axegekko6477]

Been using CFP's recipe for the last year. Moved to Franklin, TN last year from Chi to meh food and horrible pizza. Resorted to making my own. The pizza steel was the game changer!! Had to "import" Tony's (in Edison Park) Hot Giardinera and cases of Old Style. #squarelife

[@AdamWitt]

Square Life baby. You're a real one. Love the dedication. The pizza steel was an amazing upgrade on my end, too.

[@kevinmcyoung]

in the same boat...in wilco too, pizza game is weak

[@catnapgee5357]

11:34 thats just burnt, who are we kidding

[@ethanND701]

For real

[@nooper007]

That sound when you slice it… agghhh so hungry now

[@HireMichaelEverson]

Was that Top Chef final three season 15 contestant Joe Sasto getting a pizza?

[@AdamWitt]

Lol, yezzir.

[@bigcedar61]

I can't imagine Vitos and Nicks jumping through all these hoops to make dough.

[@mickvk]

Thanks!

[@AdamWitt]

My pleasure duder. Thank YOU for supporting my work.

[@GlakeCoyote]

How long in advance of baking should your dough come out of the fridge for the recipe?

[@dawnpelz8570]

Dude! Tavern style pizza is my jam. I miss it most along with Chicago style dogs and Italian beef. Moved to rural central WI 22 years ago and there's only a couple places that come close to a passable tavern pizza. Both of those places were started by former Chicagoans.

[@jamaicabound]

I am so excited to taste this dough! Have a batch on the counter waiting to dock and cure! 😝🤓🤤

[@imdubbs]

I keep trying to make a thin crunchy crust as it's my husband's idea of a perfect pizza crust. Can I substitute semolina flour for cornmeal? Are the two interchangeable? Thanks!

[@AdamWitt]

I can't answer the question outside the realm of theory, but I'm one to recommend experimentation. Try it! However, I will say, cornmeal is a pretty important piece of the puzzle. Cornmeal part of the signature taste and feel of Tavern style.

[@imdubbs]

@@AdamWitt Thank you so much! I really enjoy your channel.

[@bobnieland4827]

Yes, you can. I'm taking a Baking Fundamentals class at COD and we use semolina to transfer our bread doughs into the ovens.

[@PhilipLemoine]

I dream of this

[@therealbillyz]

Good shit as always Adam!

[@AdamWitt]

Thanks Bill!

[@robsgarage4746]

You took thin crust Pizza to a Whole new level. New Haven? Where's New Haven? David Portnoy would be proud of this tavern classic crunch. Give that man a beer! Thanks for the vid.

[@johnhowaniec5979]

Come on cornmeal in the crust? If you do your research you'll see it's mixture of corn oil, butter and olive oil and AP flour only time cornmeal should touch the dough is on the pizza peel! But i still love you check on the Ricobene's breaded steak sandwich? It has the same red sauce like italian beef from my youth..

[@johnhowaniec5979]

Actually I'm changing my message it's corn oil only for the cracker crust i had lou Malnati's crust in my head 😅

[@hakugaming8918]

Big fan chef. ❣️

[@AdamWitt]

Gracias!

[@jgranahan]

dude! delicious!!

[@AdamWitt]

Thanks mate! You should make it.

[@LS-ih3yf]

been in chicago my whole live, never seen cracker crust pizza till recent years

[@Glitchlols]

Killing it.

[@AdamWitt]

Thanks mate.

[@MereZen]

Is there a specific reason as to why you don't just add the yeast, salt and sugar to the water first, then the dry ingredients and just pulse it all together? I don't work with food processors so it's a pretty new concept to me, I've only ever worked on doughs by hand.

[@AdamWitt]

Sure thing. It's Instant Yeast as opposed to Active Dry meaning that it can be worked into the dough without being "bloomed" in warm water.

[@strykerentllc]

Dude, that bottom was burnt beyond recognition but hey, kudos for trying. Pizza steels tend to hammer the underside hard so lighten up the sausage size and to melt the cheese you can fire the top burner (broiler) for 30 seconds to get the top done to your liking without turning the underside to carbon. Instead of coarse Semolina, use the 2X ground (RImacinata) Semola. Most people don't care for the sand on the underside... Cheers!

[@BigBenGermany1983]

Reminds me of the black chunks I use for grilling! What do you call it again? Oh yes! Coal briquettes! Didn't even know you could eat them! 😂

[@johnhowaniec5979]

Oh ya you over cooked it!

[@rorybannon]

This style of pizza is popular elsewhere in Illinois. sausage has to be in big chunks like that.

[@Axel2992]

Did not expect to see Joe Sasto lol sick

[@AdamWitt]

He's a good bloke.

[@johnhowaniec5979]

He was great on top chef!!

[@toddpeterson1673]

Yeah, that lil very dark, shall,I say burnt...., I know spotting is good, but, no spotting is just plain burnt.....

[@GungaLaGunga]

You want a large heat sink. Large mass of metal is what you want and cast iron is better than cookie sheets as cheaper alternative.

[@bruceaskew2107]

Im baked off za watching you make za 🤣🤣 im going to order Italian fiesta now🤣

[@1948osborne]

Wooooow Fella thats burnt..!

[@lukemeredith4715]

Can this dough be frozen after is rolled out?

[@Debelinka]

No flop all the way 😍

[@mountainat6]

cool! this is a flammekueche!

[@AdamWitt]

Not sure what that means but I'll take it!

[@mountainat6]

@@AdamWitt it's very similar to alsatian pizza, the flammekueche!

[@joshkaye5303]

The accent is throwing me for a loop! Chicago meets Australian? or Bostonian

[@THOMAS_VANN]

did you burn it

[@MrLockwave]

The can of tomatoes that you said was San Marzano is actually San Merica. And they put a chemical in the tomato to firm it up and make it last longer in the can. Huge effect on the quality of the flavor. Make sure you read the label before you promote something. Just saying. Great video.

[@wisemang73]

burnt. looks like pizza i make when i pass out drunk

[@mr.nickolasjohnkrznarich1795]

Shit!!......It burned!!

[@passingby3060]

I need a docker 🥲

[@Edmontonoilers4life1]

How to mix by hand?

[@TheConveys8]

Friends: we know you can’t cook so don’t recommend it Me: have you tried my pizza tho?

[@michaelkarvonen356]

I would send that pizza back it is. Burnt 😅

[@redtango75]

That pizza stone looks like the bowl of a truck stop toilet.

[@Jackalope235]

Something Milwaukee and Chicago have in common! A love for cracker crust 'za! I hear St. Louis likes it, too, but they put Provel on theirs??? Eww! What do ya expect from Cardinal fans? Anyways...next time you drive up nort', eh, to see the Brewers crush da Cubbies, stop at Balistreri's or Zaffiro's for a Milwaukee CSMO (pronounced "chizmo"). I'm not even sure if they put any leavening in their crust at all...great stuff, tho!

[@AdamWitt]

Hahah, I just read that entire thing in a 'Sconie voice. That was amazing. Thanks for the recs.

[@Jackalope235]

​@@AdamWitt Keep it up! I'm a new fan since I saw your collab with Stephen Cusato making Italian Beef. Great stuff.

[@AdamWitt]

@@Jackalope235 Amazing dude! Stephen is the man. Welcome.

[@robthatcher7629]

Except Wisconsin versions are not close........wells bros... Soggy mess................. I have tried over 20 places in and around Milwaukee when I worked there and your best was like rosatis which is mediocre at best in Illinois

[@burtenplays]

I have never once in my entire life ordered a chicago thin crust pizza and it be completely charred. Slight hints of char maybe here or there but not full char.

[@philipbouchelle483]

San Marzonos tomatoes are always whole plum tomatoes in a can. Also your under was a little to black. And usually the sausage is cooked ahead of time to make sure it's completely done. The recipe is good though and will try for the pizza crust.

[@saulpulido9937]

The bottom of that pozza may have been crispy but it was also burned not browned....you burned it

[@BigBenGermany1983]

Reminds me of the black chunks I use for grilling! What do you call it again? Oh yes! coal briquettes! Didn't even know you could eat them!🤣🤣

[@tvviewer4500]

It is kind of incredible I didn't know a pizza could look this shitty.

[@neomage2021]

That crust is burnt

[@Hellboy700]

Little overdone on the crust. 7 min x 7 min is more my speed. Otherwise, fantastic looking pie. 10 outta 10, would eat.

[@lars4127]

You americans are crazy :D leoparding is okay, but this is burned actually. The Steel was too hot. Ofc its super crispy and probably tasty, but this is a health risk lol. The fish sauce in tomato sauce sounds super interesting though... gonna try that next time

[@jamesstein5087]

No offense to you, sir. And I liked how your pizza turned, but many of my customers would call that burned. However I will try this recipe with my friends and family to get honest feedback before releasing this to the public…appreciate you.

[@kassenz]

I think 550 was too high too. 425 is probably perfect for the crust, but I would have pre cooked the sausage first before putting it on pizza. Probably wouldn't have let that crust fridge over night. Yeast need time to rise, and this pizza is flat

[@kevinhullinger8743]

Yep burnt

[@jgrooms272]

@@kassenz The whole point of this pizza is to be ultra thin (flat). It was definitely burnt though.

[@DentalBeaker]

@@kassenzprecooking the sausage is unnecessary and contrary to what they do in the pizza places. This way they remain insanely juicy and the flavourful fat is rendered out onto the pizza. Sausage pieces that small will cook to temp easily in 10 mins.

[@thetruthchannel349]

Tavern style? Whats that mean?

[@THOMAS_VANN]

it was burnt bro but if it dont taste burnt you good

[@tofu_golem]

I don't like that we're calling it "tavern" pizza. It should just be called Chicago pizza since this is what we mostly eat. ======== Tip: use pizza sauce to keep the bulk sausage from sticking to your fingers. ======== Your girlfriend is correct. Those sausage wads are way too big.

[@alexhusko]

Perfectly charred like we like it! Giardinara ftw!

[@rob5894]

My Italian Grandmother made her pizza almost the same. Not quite as crispy and thin crusted but far and away real pizza instead of the foldable crap they call Pizza in New York,

[@brandonthomas6602]

That boy burned

[@Ace_Donk_]

If you really from Chgo, we don’t call anything tavern style 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@michaelmontalto]

I'm born and raised on the south side of the city by the lake. I'm deeply proud of where I'm from. Chicago tavern style/thin style is ultimately an incredibly poor substitute for a true NY style pizza. Our best pizza (because it's unique) is in fact the deep dish (although let's be honest, it's more of a casserole) I love how much juice is being put into trying to make our thin crust legit. Truly, I do. That said, NY style is in fact the win. It's not close. Keep on keepin on my brother!

[@mnstorm99]

Tavern Style and NY Stayle are vastly different to me, and I love both. NY Style crust relies on a good gluten formation and is much closer to a neopolitan type of crust. The outer crust should be present in a NY pizza and have a good chew to go with it, along with a thin and crispy base for the toppings. This style should simply be more like a cracker (rather than crispy) throughout and really shouldn't even have an outer crust.

[@IscariottActual]

Have you tried Paulee gees in wicker park? Best ny slice in Chicago

[@rob5894]

If you can fold a pizza, its a sandwich not a pizza

[@BeetleJuice00]

Burnt pizza

[@skippyhapson]

St. Louis Style Pizza.

[@alexbaez1765]

Burnt pizza no thank u

[@Sammy-34079]

who cares for u thin cut chicago is the best

[@alexbaez1765]

@@Sammy-34079ok peanut head. And doesn’t matter what you consider “the best”. Burnt pizza is burnt pizza

[@ShengistKahn]

That's burnt as hell what are you on about lol

[@AP-tp5ve]

sorry, but that's burnt

[@neilbecker1140]

11:02 here is where you messed up. You should have had 2 or 3 different takes when you take the pizza out. The one take you have shows the crust is burnt. Just from the top view of the crust. then there is the half second glimpse of the totally burnt bottom. Nice try dude. Make another video and do better

[@RDrakeSans1]

wow.........one of the most overly complicated recipes for something that is supposed to be simple I've ever encountered.......and on top of it the end result was a charcoal briquette.

[@sweatervestguy]

You took them a bit too far. Burnt them a bit.

[@mnstorm99]

I've never tried it with olive oil, and the fat is a very important component to this crust. I do mine by cutting in butter to the flour like biscuits, and the results are incredible. Anyone who has tried both, let me know your thoughts...or, I'll just try the olive oil method next time.