Making pizza in a cooking range is simple when you use high heat, correct rack placement, and proper preheating. This method works for gas and Electric Cooking Ranges and gives you a crispy base with well-melted toppings.

Before You Start (Preparation)

• Use fresh or fully thawed dough
• Preheat the cooking range fully
• Prepare toppings in advance
• Avoid excess moisture in sauce and toppings

Good preparation prevents soggy pizza.

Step 1: Preheat the Cooking Range

Pizza needs high temperature.

Set the oven to:
• 220–250°C (425–480°F)

Preheat for 20–30 minutes.
If using a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven during preheating.

Step 2: Choose the Right Oven Mode

Select one of the following:

• Bake / Conventional mode (top and bottom heat)
• Fan-assisted mode for even heat

If using fan mode, reduce temperature by 10–20°C.

Do not start with grill/broil mode.

Step 3: Prepare the Pizza Base

• Roll or stretch dough evenly
• Keep thickness consistent
• Lightly flour the base or tray

Uneven dough causes uneven baking.

Step 4: Add Sauce and Toppings

• Spread sauce thinly
• Add cheese evenly
• Use moderate toppings only

Too many toppings release moisture and soften the crust.

Step 5: Place Pizza in the Oven

• Put pizza on a preheated tray, stone, or steel
• Position on the middle or lower-middle rack
• Close the oven door quickly

This keeps oven temperature stable.

Step 6: Bake the Pizza

Typical baking times:

• Thin crust → 8–10 minutes
• Medium crust → 10–14 minutes
• Thick crust → 14–18 minutes

Bake until the base is firm and the cheese is bubbling.

Step 7: Optional Top Browning

If the top needs more color:

• Move pizza to a higher rack
• Or switch to grill mode for 1–2 minutes only

Watch closely to avoid burning.

Step 8: Remove and Rest

• Remove pizza from the oven
• Let rest 2–3 minutes
• Slice and serve

Resting helps the cheese set slightly.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Baking without full preheating
• Using low oven temperature
• Overloading toppings
• Opening the oven door too often
• Using cold trays or stones

Gas vs Electric Cooking Range Tips

Gas Cooking Ranges:
• Heat up faster
• Check underside for faster browning

Electric cooking ranges:
• More even temperature
• More consistent baking

Summary

To make pizza in a cooking range:

1. Preheat oven to 220–250°C

2. Use bake or fan mode

3. Prepare dough and toppings lightly

4. Bake on middle or lower rack

5. Finish briefly if needed

6. Rest and serve

With proper heat and timing, a cooking range can produce crispy, evenly baked, homemade pizza comparable to restaurant quality.