My Pizza Looked Strange—Here’s What the Bubbles Really Were

what you’re seeing are pockets of steam and fat forming beneath the surface as the pizza bakes.

Here’s how it happens:

When pizza is exposed to high heat, several things occur simultaneously. The water content in the dough, sauce, and cheese begins to evaporate, creating steam. At the same time, fats in the cheese start to melt and separate. If the continue reading …