Pizza

Got takeout from Lou Malnati's on last night in Chicago.

Deep dish pizza is kind of weird but pretty good still. Think I'd probably stick to thin crust unless I was back in Chicago though.

omg

just looks like about 5 litres of tomato sauce

it wasn't swimming in it actually as there is a massive layer of cheese and meat underneath. I hear the pizza at gino's east (the other famous chain) uses a lot more sauce though.

turbo-drool

nerged...

^^ so they put the sauce on top of the cheese? crazy. i love deep dish pizzas, dont care if theyre not traditional - who does good uns in london?:

Has anyone tried Saponara in islington?

Good little local deli that does pizza and pasta at night. Some of the better pizza I have found in London. Simple toppings and a good, slightly burnt crust. Wild boar tagliatelle is good too.

Chrisbmx116 that looks very good. But can't nerg someone for deep dish :)

I lived in Chicago for five years and Gino's East is the place to go IMO. Here is a method I have used for a good approximation of deep dish and worth trying

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/chicago-style-deep-dish-pizza-recipe

You get 9-10 slices like this

I'd rather eat a stew with a proper slice of bread.

Any recommendations for a gluten and yeast free base recipe? I love pizza but gluten and test don't love me.

I've have some gluten free pizza's when eating out and they are 'OK'. Any help would be appreciated.

^^ Feel hungry every time you get in to bed...

Does sour dough count as yeast free? Natural yeast?

Don't think that counts as yeast free.

CheBeef have you been to Sodo in Clapton yet? Amazing gluten free pizza.

Right, anyone know how to make large batches of dough? Aiming to start selling in a month via a pals restaurant.. (hopefully she lends it to me for a weekend).

http://www.pizzaequip.co.uk/products/pizza_equipments/dough_mixers/dough_mixers.htm

Does sour dough count as yeast free? Natural yeast?

No.

How large a batch are we talking here? How many tables, seats, covers do you think you will do per night?

Hatbeard I suspect bankrupted you before you even got started.

:D he said large batches.

No.

Alright captain charisma...

Reg batch/covers etc... no idea atm.. need to do some maths... but defo more than I can make by hand!

Long story short.

Thepizzamonster1 on Instagram has more pizza photos than me, her dedication is impressive.

Pizza Brain - Pizza 'Museum' in Philadelphia - all walls are covered with pizza related artwork, figurines, posters, etc.

Favourite pizza place so far? Probably Vinnie's in Brooklyn... but I live in London