Why do pizza chefs flip pizza dough?!
Why do pizza chefs flip pizza dough?
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1 week ago
In other words, it means why do pizza chefs toss pizza dough into the air?
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1 week ago
In other words, it means why do pizza chefs toss pizza dough into the air?
It's done to stretch the dough, by spinning it in the air you get the thinner center with the slight rim around the edge. Plus it's showy, When I worked at an Italian restaurant I was taught by the expert, a 15 year old.
to use centrifugal force to enlarge the circle of dough.
to gently stretch the pizza dough without overhandling it - which makes it tough
It's stretches the dough without tearing it apart or causing holes.
it was to attract customers in the early days, they put on a show, it really has no benefits
It does expand the diameter.
And it is mostly showing off and marketing.