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Provolone and Mozzarella are both kinds of cheese that you are going to use on a pizza but the main question that arises is what do they do and how do they make pizzas taste better.

The Provolone and Mozzarella cheese are different from each other in a lot of ways including the taste as well. The Provolone cheese is cured while the Mozzarella cheese is freshly made and needs to be consumed at the earliest.

You even have low moisture Mozzarella which is the one that you get in packets in a supermarket. This cheese is made in a way that it lasts longer but it has less flavor in comparison to the freshly made mozzarella.

The freshly made mozzarella is something I usually choose while making pizzas as it gives the pizzas a really authentic and fresh taste. Overall, the freshly made Mozzarella is something you should definitely try.

 

Provolone Cheese

Provolone Cheese is cured and they come as large solid blocks of cheese that are hung outside because as they get older, their taste gets sharper.

They taste pretty good with bacon and meat, so if you want to go with these as your pizza toppings then you might want to not miss putting this cheese in your pizza.

The Provolone cheese when fresh has a slightly milkier and sweeter taste but when it gets old you get a sharp taste so adding even a little bit on your pizza is going enhance the flavor of the pizza.

Provolone can be kept as long as you want as well as it won’t go bad in taste, actually, it gets better. It has a nice smoky flavor to it and when used in pizza cheese blends it really gives a whole new twist to the pizza.

Along with the crispy crust and the well-cooked toppings, you get a creamy, sharp flavor with every bite taking the pizza to a whole new level.

 

How aged Provolone cheese are we talking about?

When it comes to the aging of cheese, it is very common to find cheese in supermarkets which are sold as aged but can actually be underaged.

It is more advisable to get cheese from someone who specializes in making them rather than getting them off the counter in a supermarket from a particular brand.

The problem that I usually find with such cheese is that they are really heavy on additives and are highly processed as well with a very high level of sodium.

Now, this not only affects the taste of the cheese but it is also going to be a lot unhealthier because it is heavily processed.

Try getting cheese from a place that specializes in cheese making. If you are someone who is health conscious then definitely do not go for teh cheese that you get in supermarkets.

Provolone cheese has to have the perfect taste so that it does not taste either too milky or way too sharp. Too sharp taste can actually ruin the dish so you need to find something that is perfect for your liking.

The Provolone cheese is the one that gives pizzas a nice sharp taste and is an essential type of cheese in my pizza cheese blend.

Moving on to the other kind of cheese…

 

Mozzarella Cheese

Mozzarella Cheese is another kind of cheese which is heavily used in pizzas and it kind of gives pizzas that stringy texture that we are looking for.

Even Mozerella Cheese has different types of them are in this post we are going to discuss everything about different kinds of Mozerella cheese.

The one which you usually get in the supermarket, atleast where I live is the low moisture mozzarella cheese/pizza cheese. Now, this cheese is low in moisture content and it can be stored for a really long time.

Another thing about this cheese is that it has added preservatives and other ingredients that kind of increase the melt and the longevity of the cheese.

Personally, I find the taste of this cheese really bland and if you add too much of it on your pizza it can really make the pizza really heavy and soggy. So be careful on the quantity of pizza cheese that you add on top of your pizza.

 

Which is the best Mozerrlea cheese?

I personally love the most is the Whole milk Mozeralla. Yes, you might think that the whole Milk mozzarella can make you fat but here is the thing…

The whole milk mozzarella that you get in a cheesemaker’s shop has a lot more taste than the Mozeralla cheeses that you usually find in the supermarket.

This cheese has a lot of flavors and all you need to do is place a few chunks of it on your pizza so that when you take a bite on your pizza you get a flavourful taste.

This cheese tastes creamy and you need to use the day you purchase it as it can go bad otherwise. It is high in moisture content as well since it is freshly made.

The ones that you get in the supermarket has a lot of additives and a lot of other ingredients that make it an unhealthy option in many ways.

Basically, it is processed a lot so that it makes your pizza stringy and all of that. It has low moisture as well and chemicals that help it melt and brown in the way that it does.

 

So how much of Mozerrella is too much?

Honestly, if you use too much of Mozerrella in your pizza, it is just going to make your pizza soggy and heavy. You might want to use a pizza cheese blend that really helps to give your pizza the right amount of taste.

Pizza blend that I use has Provolone cheese, Cheddar Cheese and Mozerella cheese. These three types of cheeses make my blend perfect and adding a little bit of it on the pizza gives a perfectly balanced taste.

Nowadays, you find pizzas loaded with cheese and honestly, that is not just unhealthy but it also takes away the authentic taste of the pizza.

If you really want to make an authentic pizza then I would suggest that you use the slightest amount of cheese that has a lot of flavors.

This way you get the taste of the crispy base along with the toppings and cheese rather than making the whole pizza taste like cheese which is just not the ideal pizza flavor.

So, in conclusion, both Mozerella and Provolone are crucial in pizza making and when you make a pizza cheese blend out of these two pizzas then the result is simply amazing.

Do, try using them in order to get the perfect pizza taste!

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Using cheese on a Pizza is something that I live for and it is the same case for most of us. Having the perfect pizza blend is something that would really give your homemade pizzas a kick and make it different from the rest.

Now, every restaurant has its own pizza blend and it would not kill you to explore a little and figure out the different combinations that would work perfectly well with your pizzas.

There were a few blogs that suggest going with the 80/10/10 ratio for pizza cheese is going to be amazing which would be of mozzarella, cheddar and provolone.

I did try this at home and honestly, it did taste pretty good but I wanted to try out a pizza blend that would best go with my taste.

 

Making your own pizza blend

You can make your own pizza blend and the best part, you can make it with any cheese that you like. My favorite blend ratio has to be 40/30/30 which comprises of mozzarella, cheddar, and provolone respectively.

Yes, I like a lot of punch in my pizza and I can get that only from this cheese combination as said above. There are other combinations that I have as well so its all about trial and error.

A good thing about pizza blends is that there is no error as cheese on anything tastes really good. You are going to love every combination but the trick is to get a combo that blows your mind.

Having a perfect pizza blend also helps you establish a really nice creamy and cheesy look to your pizza where the pizza is brown enough.

 

My mistakes in the past…

There was a time when I used too much mozzarella cheese and no cheese blend thinking that too much cheese never harmed any pizza but trust me it does.

The Pizza just got heavy and there was not much flavor in it whatsoever. The pizza slice was pretty heavy that’s when I realized its all about using cheese blends.

When you use cheese blends you are packing more flavors on your pizzas and that happens without loading the pizza with some extra cheese.

 

How much amount of cheese blend is the right amount?

Honestly, these days it is just a trend to load the pizza with as much as cheese as it can possibly hold. But in reality, I think the pizza is all about having a perfectly cooked crispy crust with a little bit of cheese to add some flavor.

So, instead of just packing the crust with cheese or using a lot of it, make sure you have flavourful cheese in your blend that would render your pizza a really nice taste.

This makes your pizza so much better rather than just heaping a lot of cheese and then just saying- Look how cheesy and stringy this pizza is!

These marketing techniques are so over the top by pizza companies when in reality if you make a pizza at home with your cheese blend, you can get much better results without eating too many calories.

You are going to save a lot of calories but using hte right amount of cheeses in order to give a really flavourful bite. Make sure you use some really strong flavor cheese so that when used in small quantities in your pizza it gives you an amazing taste.

So do let us know your favorite cheese blends in the comments below!

What ratio do you usually go for in your cheese blends and how much cheese do you use on your pizza! Let us know everything in the comments below!

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There are two types of yeast that you can use in pizza making but in this post, we would be discussing the Active Dry Yeast in detail and how to use it so that you get the perfect pizza dough.

We already have a post on the differences between the Active Dry yeast and Instant yeast so if you really want to know the differences between the two and what they are then do read this post.

Coming back to Active Dry yeast, this is type I personally use while making pizza doughs and to be honest, I like it and find interesting to use it.

However, it did take me some time to figure out how to perfect use it and if you are someone who is using the Active Dry yeast for the very first time then you are going to love all the tips that we are going to discuss below…

 

So, how does the Active Dry yeast look like?

Active Dry yeast is small granular yeast that you need to dissolve in hot water before you can use to mix it in the pizza dough to get the perfect rise.

The granules are light brown in color and they are larger than the ones you find in instant yeast. Once you dissolve it in sugar water solution, you would see some froth formation.

Then you need to add this to the dry ingredients and mix it. Now, something that you need to be really careful about is the temperature of the water.

Make sure that the water is just lukewarm. If the water is way too hot or cold then the froth would not be produced and you would not be able to get the rise that you need in your dough.

Step by Step instructions on how to use the Active Dry Yeast

1. Take half a cup of lukewarm water. You can put your finger and see if it hurts if your finger hurts then the water is too hot. The water should not be way too hot else the process will just not happen.

2. Now, put one tbsp of sugar and one tbsp of yeast.

3. Stir the mixture and then leave it for 10-15 minutes.

4. After 15 minutes you would see that there is a froth formation. That is when you know your yeast is ready to use.

5. If there is no froth formation after 15 minutes, leave it for another 5 minutes. If there is still no froth formation check if you are doing all the steps mentioned above correctly.

The last option is to see if the yeast that you are using is more than 6 months old. If that is the case then you might want to get a new pack.

Using the active yeast in your dough

Once you have the frothy solution, you mix it with your dry ingredients for the pizza dough and mix them all together till you make your dough.

Now once you are done making the dough, make sure that you set it aside so that the dough rises. You need to give atleast 30 minutes for the dough to rise and once you have, you can get started with making pizzas.

This way you get the perfect pizza dough and when you make the pizza it is going to be nicely done with great texture and taste.

The yeast is really easy to use and once you get the hang of it you are not going to need to look back at this post as your pies would be cooked to perfection.

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