PIZZA
DOUGH
Q:
Why
won't
my
dough
press
to
size?
• Weight
of
the dough ball -not enough dough
• Temperature
of
the dough ball might be cold -higher
temp/longer press time
• Set to thick -change thickness setting
Q:
When
I
press
my
dough
it
gets
sticky?
Why?
• Very wet dough -turn up temperature
• Platens are not clean -possible flour build up
Q:
Why
won't
my
dough
press
out
even?
• Unlevel platens
Q:
Why
is
my
dough
tearing
when
I
press?
• Usually this is caused by under mixing the dough
in
the
mixer -mix
on
slow speed for a minimum
of
10 minutes
• Cold or frozen particles
in
the dough
Q:
What
temperature
should
I
be
pressing
the
dough?
• Cold dough could vary from 130°F to 170°F
• Warm dough or room temperature dough 100°-110°F
Q:
How
long
should
I
be
pressing
the
dough?
• Warm dough 2-7 seconds
• Cold dough 5-10 seconds
Q:
Will
the
heat
kill
the
yeast?
•
NO
-yeast dies at 180°F for 2-minutes -The temperature
we are pressing could range from 100°-170°F for a
maximum pressing time
of
10 seconds. This will not affect
the yeast
in
the dough.
Q:
Is
18"
the
only
size
crust
I
can
get
with
this
press?
• No -The weight
of
the dough ball and your thick & thin
setting will determine the size
of
your crust. Different dough
ball weights will determine the size
of
your crust.
Q:
How
do
I
get
an
edge
with
the
press?
• Press out dough normally -(2) ways you can get
an
edge...
a.
After pressing crust, form edge by hand
b.
When saucing crust leave a 1/4" to 1/2" ring from the
edge to let your oven bake the edge naturally for a nice
handmade look.
TORTILLA
DOUGH
Q:
Why
won't
my
dough
press
to
size?
• Weight
of
the dough ball -not enough dough
• Set to thick -change thickness setting
• Dirty
or
unclean platens
Q:
Why
won't
my
dough
press
out
even?
• Dough ball placement
• Unlevel platens
Q:
Why
is
my
dough
coming
apart
when
I
press
it?
• Pressing too long with too much heat
• Not enough oil
on
dough ball
• Build up
on
platens
Q:
What
temperature
should
I
be
pressing
at?
• 275° -325°F
Q:
How
long
should
I
be
pressing
the
dough?
• 2
-3
seconds
Q:
Can
I
press
corn
tortillas?
• Yes -but you need to use either parchment
or
baking
paper
...
a.
Place paper down
on
the platen
b.
Place dough ball(s)
on
paper
c.
Place another sheet
of
paper
on
top
of
dough ball(s)
d.
Press
Q:
Can
I
cook
the
tortillas
on
the
press?
• Yes -cooking the tortillas
on
the press can
be
done
in
the
following
manner
a.
Set press temperature 275° -325°
b.
Press dough ball(s) 2-3 second press
c.
Lift handle and leave tortillas
on
lower platen for 1 - 1:30
min.
d.
Turn tortillas over and leave
on
lower platen for 1 - 1:30
min.
on
second side.
e.
Remove
NOTE:
For faster production and a better finished product,
it
is
recommend to use a two step process using a tortilla
press and tortilla warmer.
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