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Apr 19, 2016 | ISBN 9781607748380

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Praise

“If there were ever to be a bible for all things pizza—and I mean all things —Ken Forkish has just written it. The detail that went into this book is so vast and exact that after reading it you will simply never have another question about any kind of pizza, from anywhere in the world.”Marc Vetri, author of Mastering Pasta and owner of Vetri

“Ken Forkish is one of the world’s great pie men, so it should be no surprise that The Elements of Pizza is an essential addition to the pizza canon. Forkish’s formidable intellect and knowledge, combined with his can-do spirit, will turn any pizza lover into a pizza maker.”Ed Levine, founder and CEO of Serious Eats

“If you’re into pizza—and who isn’t?—The Elements of Pizza is your new holy book. There’s something here for every cook, from weeknight-ready recipes to intricate explorations of dough chemistry. Ken Forkish is clearly a man obsessed, and lucky for us: much has been written about this globally beloved food, but this book has them all beat.” —Molly Wizenberg, author of Delancey and A Homemade Life

“With The Elements of Pizza, Ken Forkish proves there is no right or wrong style of pizza. The right pizza is whatever you like—and whether you fancy Neapolitan, Roman, New York, or any other style, Ken guides you smoothly through the process. But this is not just a book about crusts and toppings: it is also full of interesting history and fun stories. In fact, this terrific book is itself one of the essential elements of making great pizza at home.” —Nancy Silverton, chef/co-owner of the Mozza Restaurant Group

“The Elements of Pizza is a cookbook for anyone who loves pizza—particularly those with a deep appreciation for the crust. Ken’s own passion for pizza took him to Italy and across the United States to uncover the techniques and ingredients that make incredible pizza. Starting from the ground up, this straightforward guide provides readers of all skill levels with techniques and tips to master a variety of pizza doughs, and culminates in delicious recipes that prove that great pizza can be made everywhere—especially at home.” —Nathan Myhrvold, coauthor of Modernist Cuisine and author of The Photography of Modernist Cuisine

“The ultimate guide to the world of pizza.”—Portland Oregonian

Table Of Contents

CONTENTS

1 Introduction 

11
CHAPTER 1 THE SOUL OF PIZZA 

39
CHAPTER 2 PIZZA STYLES 

51
CHAPTER 3 EIGHT DETAILS FOR GREAT PIZZA CRUST 

61
CHAPTER 4 INGREDIENTS AND EQUIPMENT 

83
CHAPTER 5 METHODS 

103
CHAPTER 6 PIZZA DOUGH RECIPES 

SATURDAY DOUGHS 
108 Saturday Pizza Dough 
110 “I Slept in but I Want Pizza Tonight” Dough 
112 Single Dough Ball 
114 Enzo’s Pizza Dough 
116 Saturday Pan Pizza Dough 

REFRIGERATED LONG DOUGHS 
118 24- to 48-Hour Pizza Dough 
120 48- to 72-Hour Biga Pizza Dough 
124 48- to 72-Hour New York Pizza Dough 

NATURALLY LEAVENED DOUGHS 
127 Wild Yeast (Levain) Culture 
130 Overnight Levain Pizza Dough 

SPECIALTY DOUGHS 
134 Al Taglio Pizza Dough 
136 Bar Pizza Dough 
138 Gluten-Free Pizza Dough 

141
CHAPTER 7 PIZZA RECIPES 

SAUCES 
145 Basic Tomato Sauce, Two Ways 
146 FWSY Sauce 
147 Vodka Sauce 
148 New York Pizza Sauce 

ITALIAN & ITALIAN-INSPIRED 
150 Pizza Marinara 
153 Pizza Margherita 
156 The Ferdinando 
158 Pomodoro Royale (with Cheese) 
161 Prosciutto and Bufala 
163 Mortadella and Pistachio Pizza 
166 Zucchini Blossom Pizza 
168 River Po Pizza 
171 Carbonara Pizza 
173 Pizza Bianca and Pizza Rossa 

NEW YORK & NEW YORK–INSPIRED 
175 New York Cheese Pizza 
177 Simple Tomato Pie 
181 Meatball Pizza 
183 A.J.’s Pie 
184 Vodka Sauce and Sausage Pizza 
187 Brooklyn Hot Honey Pie 
189 Pepperoni, Mushroom, and Onion Pizza 
192 Grandma Pie 
195 Adam Kuban’s “Love Supreme” Bar Pizza 

KEN’S ARTISAN PIZZA CLASSICS 
197 Margherita and Arugula, Two Ways 
200 Arrabiata Pizza 
202 Prosciutto Pizza 
204 Fennel Sausage and Onion Pizza 
206 Spring Onion Pizza 

TRIFECTA FLATBREADS 
209 Oregon Basil Pesto and Burrata Flatbread 
211 Tarte Flambée 
214 Nettle Pesto Flatbread With Morel Mushrooms 

VEGETABLES & JUST BECAUSE 
217 The White Owl 
221 Escarole Pizza 
223 Delicata Squash Pizza 
225 Butternut Squash Pizza 
227 Artichoke and Bacon Pizza 
230 Chanterelle and Garlic Pizza 
233 The Tommy Habetz Pizza 
235 The Pie Hole Skillet Pizza 
237 Hawaiian Pizza 
240 Raclette Pizza 

242
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