Modernist Pizza

Modernist Pizza is the ultimate deep dive into one of the world's most beloved foods. Over four years of research in the making, Modernist Pizza delivers the story of pizza as it's never been told before. The book is the culmination of our findings and discoveries in the deliciously diverse world of pizza, including, for the first time, a chapter on travel.

Whether you're a professional pizzolo or new to making pizza, Modernist Pizza is for anyone who enjoys a slice. The recipes in this book were developed using both professional and home ovens (and equipment). Filled with gorgeous photographs and helpful illustrations, you'll find guides to help you choose gear, determine where to start with our dough recipes, and build your own pizzas.

Modernist Pizza explores all aspects of pizza. Volumes 1 and 2 cover the science, history, fundamentals, ingredients, pizza travels, and the techniques of making pizza. Volume 3 is dedicated to both traditional and innovative recipes.

Modernist Pizza features mouthwatering recipes to satisfy any type of pizza craving, from a traditional margherita to new twists on cult classics, such as our Kalua pork-topped take on a Hawaiian pizza. You'll also find innovative sauces, cheeses, and flavour combinations, as well as recipes for Neapolitan, New York, artisan, New York square, deep-dish, thin-crust, Brazilian thin-crust, focaccia, high-hydration al taglio, and Detroit style doughs, plus gluten-free variations.