The Elements of Pizza by Ken Forkish

From the James Beard and IACP award-winning author of “Flour Water Salt Yeast” comes “The Elements of Pizza,” an all-encompassing manual on the world’s most popular dish. This guide breaks down every step of the pizza-making process: choosing the right type of dough from Forkish’s dozen or so tried-and-true recipes, shaping your pizza like a professional, selecting the best cheese and toppings for your home setup, and more. His clear, expert instructions will have you making, stretching, and cooking pizzas with the confidence of a professional pizzaiolo in no time at all.