Ever heard of pizza structural engineering?

On this episode we decode what makes one pizza way better than another. Aneesh and Chef Alex Sanches deep dive into pizza dough, ovens, toppings, cheese and everything that goes into making a spectacular pizza.

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An all round bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and twitter on @aneeshb 

Alex Sanchez is an established culinary figure celebrated for his creative,refined, yet approachable cooking. His restaurant has garnered much acclaim for its unparalleled food, beverage, and hospitality, including a ranking on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

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Key Takeaways

4:11 Definition of a pizza
8:56 Topping vs dough
10:00 Dough hydration and oven temperature
14:20 Getting the crust right
16:40 Poolish vs sourdough pizza
25:00 Using local flour
23:33 Pizza sauces – cooked or raw tomatoes
36:13 Pink sauce pizza!
38:23 Types of cheese to put on a pizza
41:34 Team cold pizza
44:25 Surprise topic – Vermouths

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