A modern tavern bar pie crafted with a 54% hydration all-purpose dough enriched with 8% extra virgin olive oil, cold-fermented for 48 hours (24h bulk + 24h balled), rolled thin into a shortening-greased 12" pan, loaded with a 2:1:1 whole milk mozzarella, white cheddar, and fontina blend with laced cheddar frico edges, and flashed directly on baking steel for ultimate crispness.


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Dough Ingredients

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IngredientRatioPer BallTotal
All-Purpose Flour100%
Water54.0%
Extra Virgin Olive Oil8.0%
Fine Sea Salt2.5%
IDY0.17%
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Toppings

Toppingg/sq inLevelPer Pizza
Seasoned Bar Pizza Sauce0.900
Pecorino Romano0.220
Mild White Cheddar0.310
3-Cheese Blend (Mozzarella, Cheddar, Fontina)1.24
Fresh Basil, Oregano & Parmigiano Reggiano0.080

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Home Oven Settings

Temperature550°F
Bake Time9-10 min
SurfacePan on Bottom Rack + 1-2m Flash on Preheated Baking Steel

Bake in shortening-greased 12" pan on bottom oven rack at 550°F for 8 mins until cheese bubbles and crust sets. Dislodge with fish spatula and slide directly onto preheated baking steel for 1 to 2 minutes to flash and crisp undercarriage.


Phase 1: Dough & Gluten Development

Flour blending, yeast inoculation, hydration rest & kneading

5m
  • Add filtered water (54%) and extra virgin olive oil (8%) into mixer bowl; whisk briefly.
  • Add all-purpose flour (100%).
  • Mix on Speed 1 for 5 minutes until incorporated.
  • Cover and rest for 10 minutes.
2m
  • Add 0.17% IDY and mix 1 minute on Speed 1.
  • Add 2.5% fine sea salt and mix 1 minute more.
  • Mix 2 minutes at Speed 2, followed by 2 minutes at Speed 3 (target DDT: 70°F–72°F).

Phase 2: Fermentation & Temperature

Ambient bulk rise, portioning, cold proof & room temper

1h
  • Cover bowl and bulk ferment at room temperature for 1 hour, performing stretch-and-folds at the 30-minute and 60-minute marks.
  • Transfer to the refrigerator for a 24-hour cold bulk fermentation.
24h
  • Divide cold dough into 175g portions (for 12" pans).
  • Round into tight smooth balls.
  • Refrigerate in airtight containers for another 24 hours (48 hours total cold fermentation).

Phase 3: Shaping & Assembly

Bench dredge, hand stretch or pan press & topping layering

4h
  • Remove balls 3 to 4 hours prior to bake.
  • Rub a chickpea-sized dab of vegetable shortening around the pan rim and bottom.
  • Roll 175g ball flat with a rolling pin to 1/8" thickness, knuckle-stretch into 12" pan, and dock with a fork or dough docker.
  • Spread 90g–110g seasoned sauce to within 1/4" of edge.
  • Dust Pecorino Romano over rim and sauce.
  • Line the outer rim with 35g shredded white cheddar (for laced frico edge).
  • Scatter 140g 3-cheese blend (2:1:1 Mozzarella, Cheddar, Fontina) across middle.

Phase 4: Oven Launch & Finishing

High-heat baking surface, broiler assist, de-pan & wire rack rest

8m
  • Bake in pan on bottom oven rack at 550°F for 8 minutes until cheese bubbles and crust sets.
  • Dislodge with fish spatula, slide directly onto preheated baking steel for 1 to 2 minutes until bottom is blistered and crisp.
  • Rest 30–60s on wire rack, scissor fresh basil over top, slice into 6 wedges, and serve.
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Fermentation Schedule

Bulk Ferment24h
Cold Ferment48h
Final Proof3-4h

Improved Mix with 10m rest and 2x stretch-and-folds in first hour. 24h cold bulk in fridge, scale into 175g balls, 24h cold ball ferment in fridge. Temper 3-4 hours at room temp before rolling.


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