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Follow these practical tips to **prevent burning** and achieve a **perfectly cooked pizza**.   --- #### **1️⃣ Check the Oven Temperature** ✅ **Ideal Temperature:** - **370°C to 430°C (700°F to 800°F)** for a perfectly baked pizza. - Higher temperatures **can burn the base before the pizza is fully cooked**. - Use an **infrared thermometer** to measure the temperature of the pizza stone before baking. 🛠 **Solution:** - If the temperature is **too high**, let the oven cool slightly before baking the next pizza. - For **gas ovens**, adjust the burner to maintain stable heat. --- #### **2️⃣ Positioning the Pizza in the Oven** 🔥 **Avoid Hotspots:** - In **wood-fired ovens**, **do not place the pizza directly under the flame**. - In **gas ovens**, ensure the pizza is placed **evenly on the baking stone** to prevent uneven cooking. 🔄 **Rotate the Pizza:** - Use a **pizza peel** to turn the pizza **every 20-30 seconds** to ensure even browning. --- #### **3️⃣ Pay Attention to Flour and Ingredients** ⚠ **Avoid Burnt Flour on the Stone:** - **Do not overuse flour** when stretching the dough—excess flour **burns on the stone and gives a bitter taste**. - Avoid **semolina or cornmeal**, as they burn faster than **00 or 0 flour**. 🧀 **Balance Your Toppings:** - Do not overload the pizza with **too much cheese or oily toppings**—**excess oil can drip onto the stone**, causing smoke and unwanted flavors. - **Spread toppings evenly** for uniform baking. --- #### **4️⃣ Optimize Cooking Time: Less is More!** ⏳ **Ideal Cooking Time:** - **At 370-430°C, pizza bakes in 60-90 seconds**. - **Below 350°C,** baking may take longer, but frequent monitoring is needed to prevent burning. 👀 **Visual Check:** - If the **crust is browning too quickly**, move the pizza to a cooler spot or reduce the flame intensity (for gas ovens). --- #### **5️⃣ Keep the Baking Stone Clean** 🧹 **Regular Maintenance:** - After each session, use a **brass-bristle brush** to **remove burnt flour and debris**. - If needed, **run a pyrolysis cycle**: heat the oven to **400°C for 30 minutes** to burn off organic residues. --- #### **6️⃣ Check Your Fuel and Ventilation** 🔥 **Wood-Fired Ovens:** - 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