Most pizzeria operators believe “inspection” describes a Registered Sanitarian stalking health code violations in kitchens, walk-in coolers and washrooms. But equal attention should go to another safety agency whose compliance officers ma...

• Place meats, fish and dairy products near the back of the walk-in, where it is the coldest. Also, do not store meats on top of or over other items, such as cheese. • Store produce and dough toward the front, where it is slightly warmer. &...

Three years ago we did a study to answer this very question. We found we could use the dough on the same day, if we allowed the dough to ferment for two hours after it was mixed and formed into balls. With fermentation times of less than two hours th...

Like other types of yeast leavened bread doughs, pizza doughs will benefit from fermenting for a period of time before using or baking it. Fermentation provides dough conditioning, making the dough easier to shape. It also reduces the propensity of t...

The Dough Doctor addresses making pizza with low protein flour Q: Our regular high gluten flour has gone through the roof cost wise. I’ve got an opportunity to buy some lower protein content flour at a much cheaper price. What do I need to do to al...

Co-branding is a hot trend in the retail food industry today, but simply pairing with another brand does not necessarily produce results. In fact, the reverse could be true if you don’t select the right partner. There are several factors to kee...

If I had to choose between the best counter and phone person or the best pizza maker, I choose the best customer service rep. Pizza makers are made through a mentoring training program. You make and shape them into pizza assembly machines. On the oth...

Technology is like the forces of Mother Nature –– you may or may not like it, but once it begins heading in your direction there isn’t much you can do about it. You can either embrace it or step aside and let it pass you by. Usually...

Flour protein is probably the most misunderstood thing about pizza making. For many of us our definition of flour is “pizza flour.” The prevailing thinking is that ‘If I’m making pizza, I need pizza flour to make it with.̵...

To adequately clean your fryer, follow these tips: • Empty the fryer through auto filtration or by opening the valve and letting oil run into another container. You can also strain the oil through a “China cap” during this step. &bul...

Michael Jackson, O.J. Simpson and Ozzie Smith are renowned in the realm of glove ware. Michael performed “Beat It” in a glittering white glove, O.J. allegedly misplaced one of his gloves, while Ozzie’s leathery mitt served as a virt...

Q: We currently make up our dough, round it and put it in baggies. We use it within a couple of days, and this works well for us. My question is: Do we need the rounding step, or could we just cut and bag? Eliminating the rounding step could save a s...