Behind every great pizza is an oven doing exactly what it needs to do. Here is how ours works.
Heat from Below
The most important heat source for pizza is from below. The baking surface needs to be extremely hot to crisp the bottom of the dough the moment it makes contact. For Chicago thin-crust, this bottom heat is critical because the crust is so thin that even a few seconds of insufficient bottom heat results in a soft, unfinished base.
Heat from Above
The top heat source melts and browns the cheese, finishes the toppings, and helps concentrate the sauce. Getting the right balance between top and bottom heat is essential. Too much top heat burns the cheese before the bottom crisps. Too little top heat leaves the cheese pale and undercooked.
Temperature Control
Our ovens maintain precise temperatures throughout service. Consistency is key in a restaurant setting. Every pizza needs to bake in the same environment to produce the same result. Our team monitors temperatures throughout the day and makes adjustments as needed.
Bake Time
Chicago thin-crust pizza bakes faster than thick-crust styles because there is less dough to cook through. The window between perfectly baked and overdone is narrow. Our pizza makers know exactly when to pull each pie based on visual cues: the color of the crust edge, the bubbling of the cheese, and the slight char developing on the toppings.
The Rotation
Depending on the oven, some spots run hotter than others. Rotating the pizza during baking ensures even cooking across the entire pie. This attention to detail is what separates a good pizzeria from a great one.
The result of all this precision is a pizza with a crackling crisp bottom, golden bubbly hand-shredded mozzarella, and our 4-generation sauce at its peak flavor. Come taste the result at 211 N 21st Ave in Hollywood, FL or call (754) 275-8466.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of oven does Mad Pizza use?
Mad Pizza uses professional pizza ovens calibrated for high-temperature baking that produces a cracker-crisp bottom crust and perfectly melted cheese on our Chicago thin-crust pizza.
How hot does a pizza oven need to be?
Professional pizza ovens operate at very high temperatures. The exact temperature depends on the pizza style, but the key is having intense bottom heat to crisp the crust and sufficient top heat to melt and brown the cheese.
How long does it take to bake a Chicago thin-crust pizza?
Chicago thin-crust pizza bakes faster than thick-crust styles due to the thin dough. The exact time depends on the oven and toppings, but our team watches each pizza for precise visual cues to ensure perfect results.
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