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IndyRob

IndyRob

8 hours ago, Smithy said:

These are interesting standards, taken from the stated guidelines:

 

I'm sure I've read on these forums that some folks prefer a bit of blistering on their pizza crusts. Maybe those aren't intended to be Neapolitan style pizzas?

 

For instance, here is a reference to leoparding. Maybe that isn't the same thing as burnt spots...?

Leoparding refers to small dots of char over the outside of the crust (Cornicione).  Like leopard spots.  It is a desirable trait in a Neapolitan pizza, but a big spot of char would not be. (as I understand it)

 

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IndyRob

IndyRob

8 hours ago, Smithy said:

These are interesting standards, taken from the stated guidelines:

 

I'm sure I've read on these forums that some folks prefer a bit of blistering on their pizza crusts. Maybe those aren't intended to be Neapolitan style pizzas?

 

For instance, here is a reference to leoparding. Maybe that isn't the same thing as burnt spots...?

Leoparding refers to small dots of char over the outside of the crust (Cornicione).  Like leopard spots.  It is a desirable trait in a Neapolitan pizza, but a big spot of char would not be. (as I understand it)

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