dough onto a floured bread board (or clean counter top) and begin kneading by hand. Add water by the tablespoon only if the dough does not hold together in a single large piece or ball.
Kneading is the process of massaging the dough by folding, pushing and turning in a continuous manner that develops the gluten in the flour that allows the dough to stretch without tearing. Kneading longer (and using a slightly wetter dough) generally makes the pizza crust more chewy. Working with the heals of your hands, push into the dough and stretch the dough out and away from you as you lean forward. As you bring your body back, fold the dough over and give it about a 1/4 turn. Repeat the process. If your hands stick to the dough, flour them lightly. Knead for at least 3 – 5 minutes until the dough forms into a single ball. Cut this ball down the middle and each half will make a
Form the half into another (now smaller) ball and place in the middle of an oiled
Please remember that homemade pizza dough must be
1.Turn power on by rotating the Timer Control Knob clockwise and let the Pizza Oven
2.Pull out the Removable Wire Rack with the
so please be careful.
3.Set cooking time to approximately 4 to 6 minutes to
4.When the Timer Control Knob reaches the Off / O position, the Power Indicator Light and Pizza Oven will turn off with a bell (“ding”) signal.
5.The pizza crust should just be slightly brown along the rim and top surface. Don’t be alarmed if the center of the pizza crust has risen somewhat as this will go down again when the sauce and toppings are added.
6.For best results, the final baking of the pizza is done on the Removable Wire Rack. Use an oven mitt or other protection against the hot pizza pan and slide the
7.You can brush olive oil on the crust first or just add your favorite pizza sauce, cheese and toppings.