Let's Talk About Pizza, Shall We?

Let’s talk about pizza, shall we? I mean, what is there not to love about pizza? Seriously, ask a group of your friends and family and I would bet several of them would say that their favorite food is pizza. Did you know that the average American eats approximately 22 pounds of tomatoes every year? I would love to know how many of these tomatoes come from pizza! I would probably be embarrassed to know what that number is for me. I do love my pizza after all.

Yes, I do love pizza, it is definitely one of my favorites. I have a gluten allergy so I have to be careful with pizza. I know that plenty of restaurants offer gluten free options, but I prefer to make my own pizza homemade using this gluten free pizza crust recipe that is one of my favorites. What I have found to make the best homemade pizzas though are pizza stones. Cooking with a quality stone makes the pizza taste more authentic and completely delicious. I always make sure to use a pizza stone. If you have never used one before, a pizza stone basically mimics the process of preparing your pizza in a masonry oven. In addition, the stone is quite porous which helps to absorb any moisture in the pizza dough. This is what makes a delicious, crispy crust.

We have several pizza stones here that can help you to make the most delicious pizzas right in your own oven. No need for takeout or delivery!

Here are a couple of my favorites:

superstone® bbq pizza stone - this superstone® has a natural grooved surface for even heat distribution and a fire-proof finish, perfect for making pizza on the grill in the summertime or anytime! the superstone® bbq pizza stone can also be used in any conventional or convection oven, giving this stone the most versatality. the unglazed superstone® stoneware pulls moisture from the dough, resulting in a super crispy and delicious crust. the superstone® bbq pizza stone has a glazed rim and easy-to-carry handles. recipe booklet included. measures 14.5" diameter plus handles. includes recipes.

rectangular superstone® baking stone - our superstone® baking stone replicates the effects of a professional pizzeria oven. the stone absorbs moisture, creating a crispy pizza crust! the rectangular shape is great for a sicilian-style pizza. also great for cookies, pretzels and anything with a dough! to clean, simply scrub under hot water -- do not use soap. superstone® measures 13" wide x 15" long. with rack, it measures 17" long. includes recipes.

If you haven’t yet used a pizza stone, you are going to be pleasantly surprised at how good your pizza will be coming out of the oven. Crisp, crunchy with amazing flavor! Pizza stones can be used with any kind of pizza too! They help to bring out the flavors in just about any toppings. I have used a pizza stone at home making my homemade bbq chicken and veggie pizza, hawaiian (what can I say, I love pineapple on my pizza), plain old pepperoni for the kids and so many more kinds of pizza. I told you I liked pizza didn’t I?

If you are looking for a great new pizza recipe, you may want to try this margherita pizza recipe that is posted here at Sassafrass. It is so good, you may have a hard time calling for delivery again.

margherita pizzaqueen margherita loved this pizza that her chef, esposito, presented her with in 1889. fresh and fragrant basil is the secret to the best pizza margherita, although dried basil can be used.1 recipe basic pizza dough½ cup grated parmesan or romano cheese4 tablespoons olive oil3 to 4 cups tomato sauce for pizza2 to 4 cups sliced fresh (or grated) mozzarella cheese½ cup chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basilafter the dough has risen, (about 1 ½ hours), preheat the oven to 500 degrees f. roll out the dough onto a lightly-floured surface to form a 12” circle. roll up the edges of the dough to form a rim. brush the dough with olive oil, spread the mozzarella cheese over the dough, and then spoon the sauce over the cheese. sprinkle the basil over the pizza. add the grated parmesan or romano cheese on top, and drizzle olive oil over the whole pizza. bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.”

I’m so excited for you to try this recipe! You are going to love it.

Oh, and before I forget, if you want to get your own pizza stone for your pizza nights, you can save 10% off if glazed pizza stones when you use promo code 10GLAZED during the checkout process.