Brazzi Brick Oven Pizza Blog

June 10th, 2011



Jun
10

Why Brick Oven Pizza Is So Good

When it comes to taste, pizza that is baked in a brick oven is superior. There are also numerous other advantages to making brick oven pizza. Most of the finest pizzerias in the world use this style of cooking because it is similar to the way authentic Italian pizzas are made. The tastes and aromas that result from using this old-school process are unsurpassed. Standard ovens cannot produce what brick ovens can.

Brazzi Pizzia in Manahawkin NJ is the #1 authentic brick oven pizzeria.

Brick ovens are typically built on top of a stone or ceramic base. The pizza is cooked on the stone surface over an open fire. The wood used in the cooking process burns slowly and for a long time. Radiant heat from the base of the oven gives the pie a crispy crust. Because there is a certain amount of moisture that circulates in the oven, none of the ingredients on a brick oven pizza will dry out.

There are many benefits to using a brick oven to bake pizza. The stone and brick in the oven retain heat well and distribute it evenly. Many of these ovens can reach temperatures close to 700 degrees. A steady high temperature is maintained, so pie dough bakes evenly without becoming overcooked. Brick oven pizza provides more consistent results than pizzas baked in a standard convection oven.

Brick oven pizza in Manahawkin NJ at Brazzi's can be cooked to perfection, no matter what type of dough or toppings are used. By shuffling the pizzas around in the oven, chefs can ensure that the crust and the toppings cook thoroughly. Cheese gets melted quickly and develops a tasty browned surface. Pizzas baked in a brick oven can made to order as well. Because the turnaround time is so fast, customers can get exactly what they want.

One of the greatest advantages to make brick oven pizza is taste. The crust on this type of pizza is unique because it has a crispy texture but maintains a moist, fresh flavor. The cheese and other toppings are infused with a rich smokiness. Depending on which type of wood is used for burning, the pizzas may also develop a deep, woody taste.

Brick oven pizza is the most flavorful, fragrant, appetizing pizza in the world. The old-style cooking method is reminiscent of days gone by. This type of cooking will take anyone back to the old world where flavor and quality were the most essential components of baking a pizza.