discussion The Official Food Thread

[FreeKnight]

I've made probably about 45 pizzas now this year. Up until a couple days ago I've never made 1 the same. Always changing technique slightly. Trying to perfect the outcome. But I've think I've finally reached the point where I can't figure out anyway to improve on technique for a pan pizza.

The dough isn't needed. Water,50/50 wheat / white flour, salt, a bit of ground dried garlic, and yeast. 75% hydration. But I use 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan for a crispy bottom. Currently using bacon grease but will switch to ghee after I'm out.

I par cook the crust. 350 top burner / 500 bottom. 10 minutes. Can put toppings on immediately. Or set aside for later. Found no difference really.

Then 10 minutes at 450 / 500 with toppings. I've found its even better after reheating.

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Might have to get your dough recipe from you, I generally do the Kenji Lopez pan pizza method, which is fantastic, but more 'focaccia'-esque, you've got a smaller but more consistent air pocket size throughout from the look of that photo.

Looks fantastic!

 

[lowfat]

First meat off the gravity smoker. It was next level. The best meat I've ever cooked. It definitely wasn't entirely the smoker that helped. I smoked a few tablespoons of ghee. Then when it came time to wrap the meat, I added a good amount. Also added some of the ghee to the fried rice. Both were insane.

Definitely a convert to gravity smokers. The smoke is very clean burning and I think it should be cheaper.

 

[FreeKnight]

Tried making a 'strawberry dole whip' last night with the Creami swirl and it turned out pretty well. I had tried a Strawberry premier protein first but it was pretty lacking.

For the whip it was fresh strawberries and canned pineapple tidbits with a bit of pineapple juice and vanilla instant pudding powder. Turned out pretty well. I may see how my perfect scoop machine fares with a similar recipe.

Made a quick strawberry frozen yogurt mix this morning that's setting up and I'll try doing a watermelon whip at some point too. Not 100% sold on the machine, but I'll dabble in some protein ice creams this weekend to see if that'll sell me on it.