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- 4.1 Flame and cooking oor for Neapolitan pizza
The ame for the Neapolitan Pizza has to be strong. Use laser
thermometer to measure the temperature of the oven oor. The
ambient and oven oor temps should both be about 700°F. The
ame should go across the top of the dome ceiling in the oven.
- 4.2 Flame for roman and focaccia pizza
The focaccia (also called roman pizza) needs lower temperature
than Neapolitan pizza. Reaching lower temperatures of around
500°F is easy: you need a small ame that reaches the highest point
of the dome.
- 4.3 Deep Dish Pizza/Detroit Style Pizza
Pizza in a tray/pan is made for more toppings and a thicker pan
crust. Cast Iron, stainless steel or mixed-use heavy trays are
recommended. The cooking process for this method of pizza
making is slower and lower temperature around 350°F, giving the
crust and bottom of the pizza time to fully bake. It is recommended
to use aluminum foil on top during the cook so the top of the pizza
does not burn. It can be removed at the very end when pizza is
nished to brown the top.
- 4.4 Small bread (rest of the pizza dough)
It is common to have some leftovers when you make many dough
balls. We suggest freezing them. Otherwise, you can give them as
a present to your party guests and cook for them before they go.
Put a small piece of wood, close the door partially and reach 450°F.
Stretch to lengthen the dough, put the oil on top and place it on the
cooking oor; after 15 minutes your bread should be ready. Do not
cut it till it gets cold (we know the smell will attract you so much).
- 4.5 Big bread (rest of the pizza dough)
If you want to cook a larger loaf of bread (at least 4 pizza
dough, 1 Kg) you want to have lot of embers. With temperature
approximately 400°F and the cooking oor is around 400°F you can
insert the bread dough. We suggest closing the door and checking
the temperature every 5-10 minutes. The oven should cool down to
325°F in one hour and the bread should be ready (do not cut it till it’s
cold).
FLAME INTENSITY, COOKING FLOOR AND TEMPERATURE
TIPS TO ORGANIZE A PIZZA PARTY
- 5.1 How many people there are at the party?
You can organize parties from 3 to 100 people, just don’t panic and remember some
small tips:
1. If less than 10 people you can make a more sophisticated menu (many different
kinds of pizza); if more people we suggest being really focused on basic Neapolitan
pizza and minimal toppings
2. We usually count 1-2 10” pizzas for each guest (then 250-300 grams of our each)
3. Always keep in mind your guests: if they have any special requirements or food
allergies you need to plan in your menu
4. You can include appetizers to let people eating while waiting and give to the oven
maestro enough time to get everything ready
- 5.2 Am I alone or do I have any assistant at the party?
When you organize a pizza party with more than 10 guests, we suggest you to have an
assistant to help with your preparations or cooking.
1. Fire up and take care of the oven
2. Cut all the pizza ingredients
3. Set up the table
- 5.3 Weeknights after work?
If you are hosting the party during weekdays with a better need to organize your time.
The ALFA oven is ready to cook 30 minutes! We suggest making the pizza dough 1-2
days ahead of the party. You can also make the pizza dough weeks before and freeze
the dough balls. Remember to take it out from the freezer 24-48 hours before your
event and slow thaw in the fridge. Remove dough immediately when home as its
necessary for the pizza dough to acclimate to room temperature, usually 1-2 hours.
- 5.4 Make your party unforgettable! Include your guests in the
party — let them make pizza!
During the pizza party people love to be involved, so keep in mind they can be your
assistants. Teach your friends, family and guests to enjoy the ALFA Oven just like you
do. Cutting nished pizzas, adding fresh toppings and taking care of the oven… but
most of all they love to stretch pizzas and make their own special pizza like the oven
maestro does. Stretching the pizza will be the funniest game for adults and children,
let’s try! Cooking pizzas for friends, family and guests is all about the lifestyle and
entertaining. Talk, cook, have a drink and most of all HAVE FUN!
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