South Shore Bar Pizza

Homemade buttery crust pan pizza inspired by the South Shore, MA legends

Crispy, buttery crust bar pizza cooked in seasoned pans with cheddar, mozzarella, and classic laced edges, paying homage to the South Shore's finest.

53% hydration
6h fermentation
3.8
South Shore Bar Pizza

Ingredients

Quantities update for pizza count and yeast type.

4
450 g
All Purpose or Bread Flour
30 ml
Corn Oil
7 g
Active dry yeast
6.3 g
White Sugar
240 ml
Warm Water (110°F)
8.5 g
Fine Sea Salt
30 ml
Melted Salted Butter (Kerrygold preferred)
10 ml
Corn Oil for coating pans
400 g
High Quality Crushed Tomatoes
2 g
Dried Oregano
300 g
Shredded White Cheddar (mild and sharp blend)
200 g
Shredded Low Moisture Mozzarella

Instructions

1

Activate yeast

5 min
7 g
Active dry yeast
ADY
6.3 g
white sugar
240 ml
Warm Water (110°F)

Dissolve active dry yeast (7g) and white sugar (6.3g) in warm Water (110°F) (240ml).

Let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).

**If using instant yeast, skip this and mix dry.

Tips
  • Water should feel warm to the touch but not hot—around body temperature.
  • Foamy yeast ensures good fermentation.
2

Mix dough

5 min
450 g
All Purpose or Bread Flour
30 ml
Corn Oil
30 ml
Melted Salted Butter (Kerrygold preferred)
8.5 g
Fine Sea Salt

In a stand mixer or bowl, add all Purpose or Bread Flour (450g).

Pour in foamy yeast mixture.

Mix on low, then add corn Oil (30ml), melted Salted Butter (Kerrygold preferred) (30ml), and fine Sea Salt (8.5g).

Mix until a soft dough forms (about 2 minutes).

Do not over-knead.

Tips
  • Minimal kneading helps achieve a flaky, buttery crust.
  • If dough is too dry, add a small amount of water.
3

First fermentation

6 h

Place dough in an oiled, airtight container.

Let rise at room temperature for 6 hours.

Dough should become light and fluffy.

Tips
  • Use corn oil to lightly coat the container.
  • Extended fermentation develops flavor and texture.
4

Portion dough

10 min

Divide dough into 4 balls of 199g (about baseball size).

Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 48 hours.

Let refrigerated dough rest at room temp for 2 hours before use.

Tips
  • A kitchen scale ensures even portions.
  • Resting allows dough to relax for easy spreading.
5

Prepare sauce

5 min
400 g
High Quality Crushed Tomatoes

Strain excess water from high Quality Crushed Tomatoes (400g) using a mesh colander.

Add sea salt to taste.

Optionally blend for smoother texture.

Tips
  • Pastene Ground Peeled or California Pizza Sauce recommended.
  • Straining prevents soggy pizza.
6

Assemble pizza

15 min
10 ml
Corn Oil for coating pans
2 g
Dried Oregano
300 g
Shredded White Cheddar (mild and sharp blend)
200 g
Shredded Low Moisture Mozzarella

Preheat oven to 500°F for at least 20 minutes.

Coat 10" pan with corn Oil for coating pans (10ml), including sides.

Spread 199g dough to edges.

Poke holes with fork to prevent bubbles.

Spread sauce to edges.

Dust with dried Oregano (2g).

Add shredded White Cheddar (mild and sharp blend) (300g) and shredded Low Moisture Mozzarella (200g), spreading cheese to edges.

Add toppings as desired.

Tips
  • Lacing sauce and cheese to edges creates signature crispy crust.
  • Use dark, seasoned pans for best results.
7

Bake pizza

15 min

Bake on middle rack for about 12 minutes.

Add more time for heavy toppings.

Watch closely around 12-minute mark.

Crust should be golden with crisp edges.

Tips
  • Ovens vary—monitor crust for desired doneness.
  • Lloyd Pans recommended for authentic results.
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