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Dough Information Center
Why You Should Put Yeast into Dough Separately from Salt and Sugar
Q: I’ve heard you recommend that the yeast not be put into the water with the salt and sugar. Why is this? A: Both salt and sugar can exert a great osmotic pressure (they impede the ability of the yeast to absorb nutrients through the yeast cell wall/membrane). This effect can impair … More
Billy Manzo
Choosing the Perfect Equipment for Your Next Pizzeria
Your oven, pizza station, divider, rounder and mixer are key to running your pizzeria, so do your homework before you buy.
Tom Lehmann: In Lehmann's Terms
How to Make Emergency Pizza Dough
Blown dough is the bane of every pizzaiolo’s existence, but there is a quick solution that should work anytime you need it. Make sure to keep your emergency dough formula stored in a place where you can always find it when you need it. Q: What is emergency dough, and … More
Billy Manzo
Why You Should Dress to Impress for Success in the Pizza Biz
Pizzeria owners should quit dressing like slobs and start looking like the business professionals they are.
Billy Manzo
Billy Manzo’s 10 Tips for Pizzeria Marketing and Operations
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the November 2016 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. We republish it today because it’s still chockful of good advice. By Steve Green, PMQ Publisher A former tobacconist and brewer turned dough wholesaler and pizzaiolo, William “Billy” Manzo Jr. knows his way around human … More
Food & Ingredients
How Local Water Affects Your Pizza Dough
Does local water influence the taste of the finished crust? Not as long as the water is potable and doesn’t have any “off” flavors. If your local water is bad, a simple fix is to install a suitable water filter designed to address the issue at hand. Q: I’ve heard so many stories … More
Billy Manzo
How Beer and Wine Sales Could Save Your Pizzeria in 2023
When it comes to boosting your bottom line in a challenging economy, beer, wine and liquor are quicker—and you don’t have to add a bar to make it work.
Tom Lehmann: In Lehmann's Terms
Is Undermixing Pizza Dough as Bad as It Sounds?
Once your ingredients are well-incorporated into the dough, you can stop mixing right then and there. The key is to mix your dough until it develops a smooth-looking skin, which will make it easier to handle during the scaling and balling process. Related: How to calculate bakers percentage in dough … More
Billy Manzo
Collaborating for Success: We’re All in This Together
Building relationships with your vendors and community members will get you through tough economic times.
Billy Manzo
5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Pizzeria Location
A successful pizzeria begins with a great location, which will determine foot traffic, business atmosphere and overall success.
Tom Lehmann: In Lehmann's Terms
How To Calculate Bakers Percent in Dough-Making
In this timeless article republished from 2018, the late Tom “The Dough Doctor” Lehmann explained the specifics of calculating bakers percent in dough-making. Bakers percent lets you easily pinpoint any issues with ingredient amounts in your pizza dough. Related: A simple solution to your pizza dough bubble troubles If you’re … More