I've been making pizza for about a year, and I'm usually in the 68-70% hydration range. I decided to try 65% today, and I really enjoyed the outcome. The differences between 65-70% in terms of crumb structure are present but not substantial. My wife actually preferred the chewier crust with 65%.
Also, I cooked at a much lower temp today (750° instead of 850°) because this pie had some habanero cheddar included. As such, I didn't get my normal leoparding.
by Hangin-N-Bangin-4761
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750 Will make it a little bit crunchier too.
Looks good 👍🏻. I seem to like 63% also. Comes out so light.