Best Pizza Baking Books of 2026

Flour Water Salt Yeast by Ken Forkish is a must-have book for anyone interested in baking artisan bread and pizza. Forkish, a renowned baker from Portland, shares his passion and expertise through easy-to-follow recipes and clear instructions. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, you'll find something to suit your skill level and time constraints. The book includes a complete baking education, covering topics such as baker's percentages, ingredient ratios, and bread baking schedules. The author's obsession with quality and attention to detail shine through in every recipe, making Flour Water Salt Yeast a standout in the world of bread baking books.

The Elements of Pizza by Ken Forkish is a must-have cookbook for any pizza lover. The book offers expert guidance on every aspect of pizza-making, from selecting the right dough to creating unique toppings. With more than a dozen different dough recipes, even gluten-free options, Forkish's instructions will have home cooks shaping pies like professionals. The book's innovative, seasonal topping ideas will inspire readers to create their own signature pizzas. Forkish's formidable knowledge and can-do spirit make this book an essential addition to the pizza canon.

Mastering Pizza: The Art and Practice of Handmade Pizza, Focaccia, and Calzone is a revolutionary cookbook that offers a variety of base doughs to make perfect pizza at home regardless of the oven or equipment. Marc Vetri, an award-winning chef, shares his expertise and passion for pizza with his readers, providing step-by-step instructions and stunning imagery from Italy. The book includes popular standards like Margherita and Carbonara, as well as unexpected toppings like mussels and truffles, and even a dessert pizza made with Nutella. With its outstanding research, easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful imagery, Mastering Pizza is a must-have for any pizza lover.

The Pizza Bible by Tony Gemignani is the ultimate guide for pizza lovers who want to learn the art of making perfect pizza at home. The book covers nine different regional styles, including Neapolitan, Roman, Chicago, and Californian, providing more than 75 recipes that cater to every mood and occasion. Tony Gemignani, a 12-time world pizza champion, shares his insider secrets on making dough, assembling toppings, and baking pizza like a pro. The Pizza Bible is a must-have for anyone who wants to elevate their home pizza-making skills into a craft.

The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day is the updated and revised edition of the bestselling book Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François have revamped their classic book by including a gluten-free chapter, new recipes, and more than thirty brand-new recipes. The book also features informative how-to photos, tips and techniques, and readers' frequently asked questions. This book is perfect for those who love to bake bread but want to do it easily and quickly. Overall, this book provides an innovative technique that allows anyone to create bread that rivals those of the finest bakers in the world in just five minutes of active preparation time.

The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook for Beginners 2023 is a comprehensive guide that offers 1001-day delicious recipes, a 21-day MD meal plan, and MD shopping lists. It includes recipes for breakfast, vegetable mains, meatless recipes, beans, grains, pastas, fish, seafood, sides, salads, soups, poultry, meats, fruits, desserts, and snacks. The Mediterranean diet is known for its numerous health benefits, such as reducing the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, stroke, coronary heart disease, dementia, cognitive decline, and high blood pressure. This cookbook is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to embrace healthy eating habits and enjoy flavorful Mediterranean dishes.

The cookbook, "Bianco: Pizza, Pasta, and Other Food I Like," by James Beard award-winning chef Chris Bianco, is a must-have for any serious pizza maker. Bianco's recipes reflect his relationships with local producers, farmers, customers, and staff, and the philosophy behind his cooking. The book features strategies and techniques for translating chef’s methods to the home kitchen, including recipes for his signature pies, market salads, tasting plates, and dessert options. With its attention to detail and tips for making unforgettable, flavorful pies, this cookbook is an essential companion for any pizza lover.

The Homemade Pizza Cookbook Bible offers 1000 days of authentic pizza recipes to make at home, including Neapolitan, New York Style, Cheesy, and Deep Dish. The book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to make delicious homemade pizza with no experience and no special equipment. The author provides tips and tricks to make the pizzas healthier and more delicious. The book includes a massive collection of pizza recipes, including meat, vegetarian, sweet, traditional, and spicy. Beautiful pictures and step-by-step easy-to-follow instructions accompany each recipe. Overall, this book is a must-have for pizza lovers who want to become their own homemade pizza chefs.

The Ooni Pizza Project is the ultimate guide to making delicious pizza at home using the Ooni oven. With over 40 recipes, Scott Deley, an official Ooni ambassador, takes readers on a journey to create Neapolitan, New York, Detroit, and Tonda Romana style pizzas. This book provides guidance for oven temperature and maintenance, delicious doughs, and scrumptious sauce options. The recipes include unique combinations such as Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza with a Twist and Upside-Down Margherita. The book is a must-read for pizza lovers who want to take their pizza-making skills to the next level.

The Joy of Pizza is an informative and accessible guide to making the perfect pie. Dan Richer, the creator of the best pizza in New York, shares all his secrets to bake a transcendent pie with a crisp, caramelized rim, a delicate crumb, and a luscious combination of sauce, cheese, and toppings. The book includes step-by-step photography, links to instructional videos, and portraits of every pizza before and after it meets the heat of the oven. The recipes are inventive and seasonal, from Meatball Pizza to Pumpkin Pie. The Joy of Pizza is a must-read for both beginning home bakers and professionals.