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[bbach97]

I've read that tippo 00 flour makes the best pizza's. I've used it with mixed results compared to all purpose unbleached flour. I've read that in Italy they actually mix their 00 flour with some of our all purpose flour to achieve the perfect mix. Has anyone else heard about this? And what portion/ ratio is best to mix them?

[dfandreatta]

"Best pizzas" is pretty subjective. It's all according to what YOU like. Some people like those frozen things they buy at the grocery, others would never touch them.

But, as for the flour, you can find more information on that at http://www.ochef.com/830.htm - the subject of the science of breads and doughs is pretty amazing to me.
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[goman]

I have found that using half Caputo 00 (make sure it is pizza flour, not pasta flour) and half unbleached bread flour works well in my home oven.

Depending on how highly hydrated your dough is and the temp. of your oven you need to experiment a little. The higher the heat the higher the hydration of the dough. Hydration meaning amount of water compared to amount of flour. If you can get your oven to 500 degrees or higher and use a pizza stone you should get good results by making a dough that is very soft and just past the point of being sticky. Make it the day before, keep it in the fridge overnight and let it warm up for 2 hours.

I use all Caputo flour in my wood fired pizza oven for my catering business and I would not use anything else. Keep in mind that the pies are cooking at 700-900 degrees in about 2 minutes.
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[pizza]

I recently did a blind taste test using several different flours, including all purpose, bread flour and caputo. I also tried several other different combinations.

I have to agree with goman

Caputo as a stand alone or combined with other flours came out on top...

The problem for me is the price and avialability of caputo...
but if I have it I'll use it.

I got great results,

pizza everywhere
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[goman]

I am able to buy 55 lb. bags of Caputo 00 pizza flour at a Boston supplier but many people may not be able to find a supplier within driving distance. Smaller quantities can be purchased from internet sellers but you sometimes pay almost as much for shipping as for the flour itself.

I found the best pricing at Pennsylvannia Macaroni Co. www.pennmac.com
or Surfas Supply www. surfasonline.com

If you are anywhere near a good sized metro area you may be able to find a supplier within driving distance if you do some google searching and phone calls.
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