How to Top a Pizza
From meats like pepperoni and sausage to veggies like peppers and onions, there are so many options for pizza toppings. The order and quantity you add them onto a pizza can be more vital than you may realize. Following proper technique will be easier than you think. This video guide will help walk you through how to top a pizza so it comes out delicious for customers.
Topping a Pizza
- Tip 1: Keep it simple - Overtopping a pizza can impact things like cost due to margins. Less is more.
- Tip 2: Consistent sauce portions - On a 10 inch pizza, 2 ounces or less of sauce is more than enough. It creates a consistent product without weighing it down.
- Tip 3: Properly add and distribute sauce - Start by dropping your scoop of sauce in the middle of the dough. Then spread it outward with a level hand.
- Tip 4: Properly distribute cheese - Spread the cheese from the outside and work toward the middle of the pie. This avoids weighing down the middle of the pizzas which can cause an inconsistent bake.
- Tip 5: Properly prepare onions - Cut onions properly and soak them in ice water to reduce acidity.
- Tip 6: Layer and distribute toppings consistently - Layer your remaining toppings in a consistent pattern for proper flavor and efficiency. Be sure to start from the outside and work your way in like you did with the cheese.
- Tip 7: Add oil - Add a little oil to the pizza to add texture. This may not be a tip you use every time but can be good for specific types of pizzas such as a Neapolitan.
How to Cut Onions for Pizza
As mentioned before, it’s important to cut onions properly before adding it to your pizza.
- Tip 1: Use a sharp knife - This will give you clean and consistent cuts. It’s also vital to use a sharp knife to safely chop and slice.
- Tip 2: Cut down the middle - Slice your onion down the middle and remove the root on both sides.
- Tip 3: Remove the outer layer - Use the tip of the knife to peel off the outer layer of the onion.
- Tip 4: Cut slices over dicing - Start cutting on the edge and adjust thickness accordingly.
- Tip 5: Turn the onion to cut the other side - Repeat the cutting technique on the other edge for the safest and best results.
- Tip 6: Soak onions - Put your onion slices in a bath of water and ice to soak. This will help remove the acidity.