How to Make Pizza: A Behind-the-Scenes Look Inside Manny & Olga’s Kitchen

Curious how Manny & Olga’s makes their pizzas so crave-worthy? Welcome to the inside story behind our kitchen wizardry. This is not your usual pizza blog; it gives you the whole story, literally, from flour all the way to the feast. For us pizza making is beyond just putting cheese and toppings, it’s an experience grounded on tradition, taste, and lots of local love. Whether a home cook, foodie, or a critic, this kitchen is all yours. Let’s start rolling that dough!

The Dough That Started It All

Before the toppings shine, it’s the dough that sets the stage. Our Manny & Olga’s dough is the foundation of all our best. It is made from scratch every day, with high-gluten flour to retain the perfect chew, fresh yeast for a rich rise and aroma. The secret? Patience. Our dough ferments slowly to enhance the flavor all the way through, with some dough taking up to 72 hours to rest. That extra time? It pays off with a tangy kick and a whole lot of flavor. 

Hand tossed too, you bet! The classic throw and spin pain stretches the dough while aerating it, so by the time the crust goes to bake, it is nice and light. No shortcuts here; just crafting in the old-school style.

Ready to Take On the Pizza-Making Challenge?

Here’s a simple, authentic Manny & Olga’s inspired recipe to bring that signature slice into your own kitchen.

Homemade Pizza Dough (Makes 1–2 medium pizzas)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups high-gluten or bread flour (for that chewy, pizzeria-style crust)
• ¾ cup warm water (around 100°F / 38°C)
• 1 tsp instant dry yeast
• ½ tsp fine sea salt
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt.
2. Add the warm water and olive oil, then mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead the dough by hand (or use a stand mixer) for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Shape into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, and cover tightly.
5. Let rise slowly in the refrigerator for 24 hours, this cold ferment develops flavor and texture.
6. Bring dough to room temperature 1–2 hours before stretching and baking.

Signature Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned San Marzano tomatoes (whole or crushed)
• 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Blend or crush the tomatoes until smooth (or leave a bit chunky for rustic texture).
2. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the tomatoes, oregano, and salt. Simmer on low for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors deepen.
4. Cool before spreading over the dough.

Top with fresh mozzarella, your favorite toppings, and bake at 500°F (260°C) on a pizza stone or preheated sheet pan for 7–9 minutes until the crust is golden and crisp.

Want the real deal? Pair it with garlic knots or a house-made dipping sauce, and you’ve got Manny & Olga’s vibes right at home.

From Our Oven to Your Door: The Manny & Olga’s Pizza-Making Process

At Manny & Olga’s, pizza-making is more than a recipe, it’s a rhythm we’ve perfected over years. It starts with hand-stretched dough, made fresh daily for that chewy, golden crust. Then comes out slow-simmered tomato sauce, crafted from San Marzano-style tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. Finally, each pie is topped generously and baked to bubbling perfection.

But the story doesn’t end when it leaves the oven.

Behind the scenes, we’ve built a delivery system as thoughtful as our kitchen. Every pizza is packed in heat-locking insulated bags and sent out on carefully timed routes to keep your slice piping hot and crisp. We make sure your first bite is just as satisfying as it would be if you were standing in our kitchen.

Hosting a movie night or feeding the whole office? Our catering options bring that same made-from-scratch quality to every gathering, because great pizza starts with care, and we never cut corners.

The Art of Pizza-Making

Fast-food chains crank things out for speed and nothing else, while we take pride in every pizza. This is a labor of love transforming dough to deliciousness: making the dough with painstaking care and carefully spreading the toppings. . We consider pizza making an art.

Each cheese pull and crust bubble tells a volume of authentic passion and conventional accounting. We’re no fashion movement. We’re timeless. 

Craving a Slice Yet? Let’s make it happen.

Now that you know how we do it, you can try making pizza the Manny & Olga’s way right at home. But if flour-dusted counters and sticky dough aren’t your thing, don’t worry, we’ve got you. Just give us a call, and we’ll deliver a hot, cheesy pie straight to your door. 

Order today and experience pizza the Manny & Olga’s way, made with care, delivered with love.