Restaurant-Style Homemade Pizza: Step-by-Step Recipe

Want to make juicy, aromatic, and perfectly baked pizza at home? With the right technique and professional-grade tools, it's more than possible. Here's how to prepare a pizza that rivals the best pizzerias, using the advanced Paco™ Rotate pizza oven, the Pizzaboxx® square pan, and essential tools like pizza scissors and a pizza turner.

Perfect Dough the Foundation

We begin with classic Italian pizza dough - elastic, soft, and crunchy once baked.

Ingredients:

• Flour – 500 g (preferably Italian Tipo 00 or all-purpose)
• Water – 300 ml (warm, about 36–38 °C)
• Dry yeast - 7 g
• Sugar - 1 tsp
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Olive oil - 2 tbsp

Preparation:

1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let stand for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead by hand or in a mixer.
3. Knead for 7–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover with a damp towel and let rise for 1.5–2 hours in a warm spot.

Sauce and Toppings - Balanced and Flavorful

Tomato sauce:

• Tomato puree or passata - 200 ml
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Olive oil - 1 tbsp
• Dried oregano and basil -  ½ tsp each
• Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation:

Sauté garlic in olive oil until golden, add tomatoes and spices. Simmer for 10 minutes and let cool.

Suggested toppings (adjust to your taste):

• Mozzarella - 150 g
• Ham - 100 g
• Mushrooms - 100 g
• Olives - optional
• Fresh basil leaves for serving

Baking in the Paco™ Rotate Pizza Oven

The secret to great pizza lies in high, stable heat. The Paco™ Rotate pizza oven provides exactly that, with its rotating platform ensuring even cooking without manual turning.

How to use:

1. Preheat the Paco™ Rotate oven to 400–450 °C.
2. Roll the dough into a thin circle or use a square shape with the Pizzaboxx® square.
3. Place the dough in the Pizzaboxx® square, designed for even heat distribution and easy serving.
4. Add sauce and toppings.
5. Carefully place the pizza into the oven or directly insert the pan.
6. Bake for 3–5 minutes. The rotating base guarantees perfect results.

Serving: Pizza Scissors and Pizza Turner

Once baked, it's time to serve your pizza with precision.

A pizza turner is essential when working with high-heat ovens. It allows you to safely transfer the hot pizza from the oven to a tray or serving surface.
Then, use pizza scissors to slice your creation cleanly and easily. Unlike a standard cutter, scissors don’t drag toppings or tear the crust. Especially useful when using a square form like the Pizzaboxx® square.

Tips for Perfect Homemade Pizza

• Use high-protein flour (12% or more) for elasticity.
• Don’t overload the dough with toppings.
• Preheat your oven at least 15–20 minutes before baking.
• Let the pizza rest 2–3 minutes before cutting.

Recommended Accessories

In addition to a great recipe, the right tools make all the difference:

• Pizzaboxx® square - durable baking pan ideal for even cooking and stylish serving
• Pizza scissors - clean, precise cutting without disrupting toppings
• Pizza turner - safe and stable transfer of hot pizza
• Paco™ Rotate pizza oven - delivers high temperature and even baking with a rotating stone platform

Making restaurant-quality pizza at home is not just possible -  it’s enjoyable and rewarding. With the Paco™ Rotate pizza oven, the Pizzaboxx® square, reliable pizza scissors, and a professional pizza turner, you’ll elevate your pizza nights to a whole new level. Give it a try and discover what real homemade pizza can be.