Oops! Better Sauce = Better Pizza

3 tips for sauce success. Oops! We got so distracted reminiscing over Pan Pizza Month, we forgot to update this week's email with your newest lesson. Read on for the latest edition of Pizza School! [logo]( [hero]( Rossi Anastopoulo Blog Editor To many, pizza is all about either the melty cheese or the crispy crust. But you know what really tips a pie into expert territory? The sauce. Overlooked, oft-neglected sauce. While it may not be the star of the show, this pizza building block is key to better flavor and superior crust texture. Whether you go with classic tomato or more unexpected options, choosing the right sauce and handling it correctly will help you achieve your pizza dreams. Let's dive in. This week's assignment Learn to sauce your pizza like a pro. [Get the Recipe]( [hero]( 1. A shortcut to fast flavor For compelling, well-rounded flavor in your pizza, don't underestimate the role of sauce, which can fade to the background if it's not properly seasoned. To add some extra oomph, stir in a little [Pizza Seasoning](. This mix of onion, garlic, herbs, spices, and salt will add a boost of flavor and spice to an otherwise ho-hum tomato sauce, rather than having to unload every little jar in your spice cabinet. We think of it as a secret ingredient that's always tucked in our back pocket. [Get Yours]( [hero]( 2. Keep things thick Something you might not know: Pizza sauce is thicker than regular jarred tomato sauce (the kind you add to pasta), and that thicker consistency helps prevent the crust from becoming soggy. If you don't have pizza sauce and want to use tomato sauce, reduce it on the stovetop until it reaches a thick, not-at-all-watery consistency that can be dolloped, rather than poured or spread, onto your dough. Less moisture in the sauce will ensure your pizza crust turns out crisp and crunchy. [hero]( 3. You can have too much of a good thing One common mistake is adding too much sauce to your pizza, which is another thing that can make the crust soggy and underbaked. Instead of a thick layer of sauce that fully blankets the dough, apply a layer thin enough that you can see the dough through it. Err on the side of too little: Sauce is the scene-stealing supporting player, not the star act. Don't forget that, like your pizza's toppings, you can experiment with a wide variety of sauces, from pesto to spicy vodka and more. See our blog for ideas for [saucing your pizza](, then get baking. You might get so into sauce that you take a cue from our [Sesame-Crusted Spicy Pizza]( and start serving it alongside your pie as well. Rossi This just in Neapolitan-style Gluten-Free ‘00’ Pizza Flour [Buy now]( Pizza perfection Make your favorite style at home, anytime [Shop Pizza]( [Join sms]( [Text JOIN to 27820 for Updates]( [Appliances shipping]( [Free Shipping on appliances]( [Bakers Rewards]( [Join Baker's Rewards & Earn Points]( [Shop ›]( [Recipes ›]( [Learn ›]( [Blog ›]( [Rewards ›]( Connect with us [ftsocial_facebook]( [ftsocial_instagram]( [ftsocial_pinterest]( [ftsocial_twitter]( [ftsocial_youtube]( customercare@kingarthurbaking.com Call toll-free: 800.827.6836 58 Billings Farm Road, White River Junction, VT 05001 By subscribing to King Arthur text messaging, you consent to receive recurring autodialed marketing text messages to the mobile number used at opt-in. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency may vary. Message & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help or STOP to 27820 to opt out. See [Terms]( & [Privacy](. You are receiving this because you signed up for King Arthur emails. This email was sent to {EMAIL}. View this email as a [web page](. [Preferences]( [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy](