a few pies out of the kitchen...
Some of the basic ingredients:
A sack Caputo Metro Pizzeria Flour, Grande Whole Mozzarella, Provolone and the East Coast Blend (50/50 whole/skim), Dried Calabrian Chili's, Sea Salt, Basil, Whole San Marzano's and Crushed Tomatoes.....
The build to the "Lou".....a pie from the local establishment of Lou Malnati's.
Starts out with a butter crust dough (57% hydration with a combo of
Leaf Lard / Clarified Butter)...slices of Mozzarella, Fresh Spinach, Mushrooms, dollops of millled San Marzanos, slices of Roma Tomatoes, 50/50 grated Mozzarella Cheese, shredded Mild Cheddar, and a dusting of Parmesan.
Finished unbaked pie in a 14" deep dish pan. Ready to go into a 425 F for 35 minutes.
Fork This !...........or just pick it up and eat it.....................
Next pie with a 16" cutter pan, Garlic infused Olive Oil Dough, Pepperoni, 50/50 blend Cheese, Roasted Anaheim Chili's, San Marzano Tomatoe's, Dried Calabrian Chili's and Oregano.
Baked at 375 F for 20 minutes. The Roasted Anaheims gave this an extra lift in flavor
Dessert pie..........2 types of Pepper Jelly, Applewood Bacon, Salted Caramel and Ricotta Cheeses,
Just enough Bacon....with minimal other ingredients...
Baked at 550 F on a preheated pzza stone placed on the deck of the oven for 10 minutes.
more pies next weekend !