Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Preparing the biga correctly (step 1)
• • Cold rests to develop gluten (steps 7‑9)
• • Achieving a smooth, homogeneous dough before shaping (step 10)
• • Preheating the oven and stone to a very high temperature (step 13)
• • Stretching the dough without tearing (step 14)
• • Baking until the crust is high, airy and lightly charred (step 16)

Safety Warnings

• • Handle the hot pizza stone with oven mitts – it retains heat for a long time.
• • Use a sharp knife when cutting hot pizza; let it rest a minute before slicing.
• • Beware of steam when opening the oven door during baking.