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2 of my pizzas tonight! Still working on the dough recipe… 3rd time making dough. Crust too doughy, not light enough. Any tips?

by scdance

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  2. and_dont_blink

    There are too many variables, but you’re usually looking at heat/hydration/shaping/proof. I noticed a difference doing multiple foldings while doing cold ferments; e.g., pull out the dough, stretch and reshape, back in.

    That top one looks especially tasty, keep it up!

  3. hyperactiveme1

    Easier if you posted your process/recipe

  4. ASJehrool

    As others have said, to know we really need to understand your process and recipe, but imo the biggest variable to change here is the amount of water. Higher hydration doughs tend to come out crispier, airier, etc, though they are harder to work with so make sure your shaping technique is on point

  5. What’s your dough recipe? And also what’s your method for stretching the dough? Do you use a rolling pin? It looks like you may have overworked the dough and didn’t let any air get to the crust.

  6. littledeadfairy

    Try Vito Iacopellis dough recipes. I particularly love his [recipe](https://youtu.be/G-jPoROGHGE) with biga, flavour and texture are amazing! But it needs approx. 3 days in total to be ready to bake.

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