Why is my pizza hard after baking?
Chef's answer
Sometimes when too much flour is added, dough will come out hard and stiff. This can be caused by overworking the dough either by hand or with a roller. Overworking dough will pop all the tiny bubbles that make pizza crust so airy and fluffy once cooked. The hard crust can also be caused by the type of flour you use.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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Isn't red meat hard to digest? In short no, not unless it's cooked. Rare meat, which is basically warmed, but not cooked, is quite easy to digest..
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The problem was likely due to the pressure these cooks were under, because in the real world (as opposed to reality television), scallops are just not that hard to cook. ... The trick is to watch them though, because overcooking them will ruin their texture and flavor in no time.
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After cooking, it just becomes softer, enabling us to easily chew. Cooking mutton, or just about any other food containing proteins, causes the protein chains to 'unravel', a.k.a. denaturing. This causes the proteins, and hence the food, to become softer and suitable for chewing and digesting..
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Cleaning and gutting are essential skills if you want to prepare a whole fish for a meal. Since you can't eat the bones or guts, you'll have to carefully remove them with a knife. To do this, you'll need a clean work station, a sink or faucet, and a sharp filet knife..
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Main courses of chicken, turkey, and fish tend to digest well. Tender cuts of beef or pork and ground meats are other good options. You may also find that skinless hot dogs or skinless sausage patties (without whole spices) are easy to digest..
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8 Simple Ways to Make Tough Meat TenderPhysically tenderize the meat. For tough cuts like chuck steak, a meat mallet can be a surprisingly effective way to break down those tough muscle fibers. ... Use a marinade. ... Don't forget the salt. ... Let it come up to room temperature. ... Cook it low-and-slow. ... Hit the right internal temperature. ... Rest your meat. ... Slice against the grain.
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One way to make mutton tender is to cook it slow. As per Chef Amit, braising or slow cooking the mutton for more than 3 hours on low temperature helps soften it. This method is followed in European style of cooking. Tough fibers, collagens and connective tissues will eventually break down, making it softer.
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