Method and Apparatus for Cooking Pizza
First Claim
1. A method of simultaneously cooking and constructing a pizza comprising at least the following steps:
- heating a thermal mass;
placing a layer of dough on said thermal mass, wherein said layer of dough has a top side and a bottom side, and said bottom side is in contact with said thermal mass;
searing sections of said top side of said layer of dough with a handheld device that emits a jet of hot gas;
adding a layer of toppings to said top side of said dough;
searing sections of said layer of toppings and said top side of said layer of dough using said handheld device; and
,removing said dough and said toppings from said thermal mass.
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Abstract
A pizza is prepared while it is constructed using a novel process and device. Dough is placed onto a thermal mass, followed by the use of a handheld very high heat source to sear the top surface of the dough. As the pizza dough remains in contact and continues to bake on the thermal mass, toppings are added. The toppings and dough can be selectively seared with the handheld device, and/or allowed to temper with or without the aid of a lid. The lid has a low profile and flat top and creates a minimal cooking volume when placed over the thermal mass. The searing occurs in sections and allows the pizza cook to selectively cook, char, comingle and caramelize the toppings and dough of the pizza.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of simultaneously cooking and constructing a pizza comprising at least the following steps:
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heating a thermal mass; placing a layer of dough on said thermal mass, wherein said layer of dough has a top side and a bottom side, and said bottom side is in contact with said thermal mass; searing sections of said top side of said layer of dough with a handheld device that emits a jet of hot gas; adding a layer of toppings to said top side of said dough; searing sections of said layer of toppings and said top side of said layer of dough using said handheld device; and
,removing said dough and said toppings from said thermal mass. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10)
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5. The method of step 1 wherein said handheld device is a compressed-gas blow torch.
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6. The method of step 1 wherein said jet of hot gas has an in-air flame temperature of at least 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
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7. The method of step 1 wherein said jet of hot gas has an in-air flame temperature between 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit and 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
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11. A method of using a handheld infrared emitter to prepare a pizza while the pizza is being constructed, said method comprising at least the following steps:
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placing a layer of dough on a cooking surface, wherein said layer of dough has a top side and a bottom side and said bottom side is in contact with said cooking surface; exposing said top side of said layer of dough to the heat produced by a handheld infrared emitter; adding a layer of toppings to said layer of dough; exposing said layer of toppings to the heat produced by a handheld infrared emitter; removing said disc of dough and said layer of toppings from said cooking surface. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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14. A device for cooking pizza comprising at least:
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a base; a thermal mass, supported by said base unit and positioned such that the top of said thermal mass extends above said base unit, wherein said thermal mass is capable of withstanding repetitive thermal cycling from ambient room temperature to at least 800 degrees Fahrenheit, and said thermal mass can withstand exposure to intermittent temperatures of at least 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit; a heating element housed within said base unit and positioned to heat said thermal mass, wherein said heating element is capable of providing enough heat to raise the temperature of said thermal mass from ambient room temperature to at least 800 degrees Fahrenheit; a removable cover having a handle wherein the inside top surface of said removable cover is generally flat. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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