American Pizza Course

[Sussan Estela Olaya]

Hi Riham Salem

Yes, 550°F (around 288°C) is an appropriate temperature for baking pizza at home, especially if you’re aiming for a result similar to Neapolitan-style or pizzeria pizza. The fan (convection) helps distribute the heat more evenly, which can improve the cooking process, particularly in a home oven.

Since your oven reaches its maximum temperature at 550°F with the fan on, you can follow the recipe as indicated, baking the pizza for 6-8 minutes. However, I would recommend starting to check the pizza at around 5 minutes to ensure it doesn’t burn, as the convection might speed up the cooking process a bit.

Additionally, if you have a pizza stone or steel, it’s ideal to use it, as it will help you achieve a crispier crust. Preheat the stone or steel for at least 30 minutes before baking.

We hope this information is helpful.

Best regards.

[Riham Salem]

Hi,i mean in my question that maximum my oven temperature is 500 F, so how many minutes should pizza stay in the oven?

[Sussan Estela Olaya]

Hi Riham Salem

Ok, I understand now.

I think your question was this:”The recipe says to bake at 280°C for 6 to 8 minutes, but my oven only goes up to 550°F. What temperature should I use in Fahrenheit to match 280°C?’

The answer would be:

To convert 280°C to Fahrenheit, you can use the formula:

\[°F = \left( \frac{9}{5} \times °C \right) + 32\]

Calculating:

\[°F = \left( \frac{9}{5} \times 280 \right) + 32 = 536°F\]

So, you should bake the pizza at 536°F to reach the 280°C that the recipe requires.

Let me know if this was the question you had. I’ll be waiting for your response.

Best regards.

[Riham Salem]

HI, in the recipe book of the pizza i should bake it at 550 F or 287 C for 5-8 min, but my oven maximum tempertaure is 500 F or 260 C, so how many min should i bake the pizza?

[Sussan Estela Olaya]

Hi Riham Salem

Thank you for specifying the maximum temperature of your oven, which is 500°F.

To compensate for the difference in temperature, you will need to increase the baking time. If the original recipe suggests 5-8 minutes at 287°C (550°F), I would recommend baking the pizza at 260°C (500°F) for approximately 8-12 minutes. However, it’s crucial to keep an eye on the process to prevent the pizza from overcooking, especially on the bottom.

You might also consider preheating a pizza stone or a steel baking sheet in the oven to help achieve a crispier crust despite the lower temperature.

We hope this information is helpful.

Best regards.