Hand-tossed pizza is often called New York-style pizza. Other names for pan pizza include deep-dish and Chicago-style pizza.
Pan pizza dough is covered in oil, so its crust is often crispy, as if it’s been fried. While the crust on hand-tossed pizza is also crispy, it’s more on the dry side.
Pan pizza dough is often compared to focaccia bread, which is also spongy and dense.
However, there’s no right or wrong way to eat pizza! Pizza is meant to be enjoyed however you like.
Essentially, you’re swinging the dough across your body while pushing it upwards. This creates a rotation which thins your pizza as it spins in the air.
If you tear your dough when you catch it, don’t worry! Just take a small piece from the crust and spread it over the tear.
If you’re cooking your pizza on a stone or slab, set your pizza on it before adding your toppings. When it comes to pizza, the toppings are truly endless! Veggies like green peppers, olives, onions, and jalapeños add a great crunch, while meats like pepperoni, ham, and chicken pack lots of yummy flavor.
