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by Drublic on February 7th, 2007

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What is the purpose of "hand-tossing" pizza dough?

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  • by Anonymous on February 7th, 2007

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    Personal preference, plus some people feel even if the dough is well kneaded and risen, tossing helps to further make for a better crust.

    It's also a good showy way to sell pizzas in places where they have the people tossing them in windows and where you can see them. :)

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  • by Anonymous on February 9th, 2007

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    ChronicYinYang said it well, and it certainly is personal preference and a regional tradition.
    My Italian grandmother rolls it out by hand (but doesn't throw it in the air), and has a tender most delicious crust. Traditions are different in each region, but this tradition is certainly very impressive to watch. I've tried it when making pizza, and I find that it helps the round of dough to stretch out more evenly.

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  • by tripwire on February 10th, 2007

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    The dough spinning in the air is spread more evenly by the centrifugal force, plus it looks more theatrical. So it couples physical practicality with good visual entertainment and afterward you can eat it!

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  • by Little Miss Dangerous on February 9th, 2007

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    It stretches the dough making a more tender crust. It's similar to running pasta repeatedly through a pasta maker or rolling and re-rolling it by hand to make it more tender.

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  • by coosplat on February 7th, 2007

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    it makes it somewhat softer and more tender. thats why the italiano ,pizzeria,pizza hut do dat! trust me on this one

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  • by Anonymous on February 7th, 2007

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    Comparison and contrast. Hand tossed fresh pizza dough or some frozen prefab machine rolled simulacrum? I'll take the fresh hand tossed dough.

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  • by Firebrand on February 9th, 2007

    Firebrand

    It is tradition, helps to thin and spread the dough after kneading and it also looks impressive

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  • by Flapdoodle on February 8th, 2007

    Flapdoodle

    The hand sweat gives it a unique flavor.

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