{"product_id":"the-perfect-pizza-maurizio-leo-9780593800768","title":"The Perfect Pizza: The Craft and Science of Sourdough Pizza, Focaccia, and More: A Cookbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn to make exceptional sourdough pizza at home with this groundbreaking, comprehensive guide from the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and James Beard Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Loaf.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLong before he became one of the go-to experts on sourdough baking, Maurizio Leo grew up in his family's pizzeria, watching his dad launch and cook countless pizzas. In \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Pizza\u003c\/i\u003e, he returns to his roots, tackling pizza with his signature in-depth, technique-driven approach. You can make unbelievable homemade pizza using your sourdough starter, and Maurizio is here to show you how. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe key to making incredible pizza at home lies in making a great dough. Rather than relying on a few master dough recipes like most pizza books, \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Pizza\u003c\/i\u003e provides unique recipes for over 40 specialty pizza styles, meticulously tested to achieve the best flavor and texture. With helpful QR codes and step-by-step process photos, Maurizio dives into the technique behind creating and maintaining a sourdough starter, mixing dough, managing dough fermentation, and the handling skills needed for balling, stretching, and finally launching the pizza into the oven (whether it's a regular home oven, an Ooni, or a specialty pizza oven). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOnce you get the hang of the process, you can try out a wide range of recipes and pizza styles, starting with familiar classics before exploring doughs that incorporate whole grains and freshly-milled flour, focaccias, and little-known authentic, regional Italian specialties. The expertly tested recipes include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEssentials: \u003c\/b\u003e My Go-To Pizza Dough; Same-Day Pizza Dough; A Pizza and a Loaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAmerican and Italian Styles: \u003c\/b\u003e New York Style; Tavern Style; Sicilian Style; Pizza al Taglio; Pizza Bianca; Pizza Tonda Romana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExploring Flours and Grains: \u003c\/b\u003eSixty-Forty Whole Grain Pizza Dough; Toasted Flour Pizza Dough; A Touch of Rye Pizza Dough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFocaccia: \u003c\/b\u003e A Simple Focaccia; Crispy High-Hydration Focaccia; 100% Whole Grain Focaccia; Focaccia with Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the delectable recipes and comprehensive techniques in \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Pizza\u003c\/i\u003e, you're on your way to crafting a homemade pizza that perfectly suits your taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maurizio Leo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0593800761\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593800768\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clarkson Potter Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs","brand":"Maurizio Leo","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48447584534783,"sku":"9780593800768","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5016a18b-e19b-4150-a1b9-5e5c6f4364c1.jpg?v=1777233663","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-perfect-pizza-maurizio-leo-9780593800768","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}