From Dough to Slice

by RogerMarch 17, 2023

On today’s episode we welcome Eidref Laxa, host of the “What’s Good Dough” podcast. We talk pizza, and how home cooks can increase their chances of success for turning out a great homemade pie. We cover pizza stones and baking steels, pizza ovens, high-hydration dough, and more. So grab a slice and settle in for a great conversation on the art of homemade pizza.

Mentioned in this Episode

Eidref’s podcast “What’s Good Dough” can be found wherever you find your podcasts. The show is of course pizza-centric, and Eidref and his guests tackle everything from homemade pizza, starting a pizza business, to entrepreneurship and hustle, and more.

You can also find Eidref and “What’s Good Dough” on Youtube and Instagram.

Interested in an Ooni pizza oven? Take a look at all their models at the Ooni website. They aren’t the only brand, of course, but they are probably the most popular right now. You can get an Ooni on sale at Amazon (25% off the mini model at the time I wrote this).

The dough itself is an important component of any pizza, and homemade is no different. Check out Eidref’s recipe for a high-hydration dough that will make an excellent crust.

Is Tony Gemignani the pizza G.O.A.T.?

!!!***!!!RED ALERT!!!***!!! Old Chicago still exists, and they still have the Double Deckeroni on the menu. Annnnnd there’s one about an hour away from me. Hmmm.

Need pizza making accessories? If you are using a conventional oven and really want to achieve that crispy crust, one of the best things you can invest in is a baking steel. There are a ton of options on Amazon, but here is one to get your search started. A pizza stone works alright too. How to get your pizza in and out of the oven? A pizza peel will do the trick.