Temperature for storage of PEPPERONI PIZZA

COOKING PROCEDURE:Connie’s Pepperoni Pizza Pan
It must be thaw in refrigeration at least 12 hours before cooking and once cooked, it allow pizza to stand one to two minutes before cutting.


Convection Oven Settings:Pre-heat oven to180˚C. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until cheese and crust is golden brown.
It should be notify that All ovens vary in temperature, so cooking times may vary. Hot and cold spots may be present. Check pizza half way through cooking cycle, if browning is not even across pizza, rotate pizza ½ turn and finish baking.


Storage and Handling:
THe box should handle with care like handling eggs... making sure the box is not damage.
If outside damage is present, open the box to check the pizzas for any damage.
The receiver should check the expiration date on the box; a six-month shelf life is printed on the outside of the box. Place a received date on the box for rotation purposes.
When stacking pizzas in the freezer, they should not be stacked more than two cases high, to prevent crushing.
Check freezer to assure that temperature of (-18 to -24˚C) is being maintained.
Never store pizza on its side, as cheese and other toppings may be displaced.

FIFO: First In, First Out
Rotation of product is essential. Older product must be used first. This will insure the product is still fresh and will not over the expire date.
When thawing pizza for cooking, date the product with a four-day shelf life. (Today’s date + four = expiration date).
Pizza should be golden brown on top and bottom!

Pizza must reach an internal temperature of:
Meat 165°F (74˚C)
Other 140°F (60˚C)
Holding temperature should be (60˚C)
Fully cooked pizza has thirty-minute holding time.

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