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Most of us love a good slice of pizza–delivery, homemade or frozen pizza. But as much as we want our homemade pizza to taste just like delivery, it’s pretty challenging. That challenge is usually with the crust.

Brussels Sprouts & Pepperoni Pizza

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Using a Pizza Stone

The unglazed clay surface absorbs and distributes heat evenly, producing a crispy crust, but this is how to do it correctly:

Pro Tip:Because pizza stones are porous, they absorb odors. Avoid using soap to clean them. Wash with hot water and use baking soda to remove stubborn stains.

Blue Cheese and Mushroom Pizza

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Using a Pizza Peel

The best way to transfer a pizza to a stone is to use a paddle called a pizza peel–and it is much easier to slide a small pizza from a peel than to slide a large one. Here are a few tips:

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