How to Make the Perfect Pizza: A Guide by Stanley Tucci

TLDRLearn how to make the perfect pizza with tips from Stanley Tucci, including the right dough-stretching technique, the best tomatoes to use, and the secret to balancing ingredients. Watch as he prepares a mouthwatering pizza and shares his expert advice.

Key insights

🍕Stretch the pizza dough instead of using a rolling pin to maintain its texture and airiness.

🍅Use high-quality Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes for the best pizza sauce.

🧀Opt for a combination of pecorino and parmesan cheese for a flavorful and heavenly pizza experience.

🌿Add fresh basil as a finishing touch to enhance the pizza's aroma and taste.

Achieve the perfect balance of ingredients to create a harmonious and delicious pizza.

Q&A

Can I use a rolling pin to stretch the pizza dough?

No, using a rolling pin will remove the air from the dough. It's best to stretch the dough by hand.

What tomatoes should I use for the pizza sauce?

Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes are highly recommended for their exceptional taste and quality.

Can I use any type of cheese for the pizza?

A combination of pecorino and parmesan cheese will give your pizza a rich and delicious flavor.

Is basil necessary for the pizza?

Adding fresh basil to your pizza will enhance its aroma and provide a delightful herbal taste.

How can I achieve the perfect balance of ingredients?

Follow Stanley Tucci's advice and use the right amount of each ingredient to create a harmonious and delicious pizza.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and response to Jimmy's pizza-making video on Instagram.

00:03Stanley Tucci's disagreement with Jimmy's claim of making the best pizza ever.

00:10Stanley Tucci knows Stanley Tucci and offers to show Jimmy how to make pizza.

01:09Demonstration of stretching the pizza dough instead of using a rolling pin.

01:19The importance of using high-quality tomatoes for the pizza sauce.

02:24Squeezing Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes by hand for the sauce.

02:37Adding the right amount of cheese to achieve a balanced flavor.

03:01Drizzling olive oil on the pizza before baking for added flavor.