Why bake a pizza directly on oven rack?

There are a few reasons why you might bake a pizza directly on an oven rack.

- Crispier crust: When a pizza is baked directly on the rack, the hot air can circulate more freely around the crust. This helps to crisp up the crust and make it nice and puffy which helps to create bubble, leopard spotting and a crispier crust with a bit of char.

- Faster cooking time: Because the air can circulate more freely, the pizza will bake faster than it would if it were placed on a baking stone or sheet.

- Easy cleanup: There's no need to mess with a messy pizza stone.

It's important to note that baking pizza directly on the rack can be tricky. The pizza can easily fall through the rack if it's not placed correctly. For this reason, it's best to use a pizza baking screen.

Here are instructions for baking a pizza on an oven rack:

1. Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to the highest temperature it will go, ideally 500°F (260°C) or higher.

2. Prepare the pizza dough: Roll out the dough into a 12-inch (30 cm) circle. If the dough is sticky, you can dust it lightly with flour.

3. Place the dough on the pizza rack: Carefully place the dough on the pizza rack. Try to get it evenly placed.

4. Add the toppings: Add your desired toppings to the pizza.

5. Bake the pizza: Bake the pizza for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Let the pizza cool: Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy!