What Makes Wood Fired Pizza Taste So Good?
If you’ve ever tasted the pizza at Rustico Wood Fired Grill & Wine Bar, then you know it’s an edible work of art. But what makes our pizza so special?
We can’t give away all of our culinary secrets, but there is one important aspect to our pizza’s inherent perfection: it’s wood fired!
Rustico’s wood fired pizza in Flower Mound is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. Here, we’ll explore why this gastronomy makes our cuisine so incredible.
What does “wood fired” mean?
Wood-fired simply refers to any dish that has been prepared in a wood-fired oven made out of a heat-conductive material like clay, brick, or concrete.
To heat the oven, our chefs burn fresh logs of wood daily. Our wood fired oven reaches extremely high temperatures upwards of 800 degrees Fahrenheit. That means it only takes minutes to cook an entire pizza to mouthwatering goodness!
What makes wood-fired pizza so delicious?
Wood fired pizza is instantly recognizable for it’s bubbly “imperfections” and delicious contrast. Due to the nature of fast cooking and high heat you may notice large bubbles throughout the crust and center of the pizza.
Because the oven is so hot and the pizza cooks so quickly, the bottom of the pie maintains a slightly charred texture, while the top remains soft and chewy. Conversely, traditional ovens only reach around 500 degrees fahrenheit, requiring a longer cooking time that causes the pizza to become dense and dry.
When you try wood fired pizza in Flower Mound from Rustico, you’ll be amazing how these contrasting flavors and textures come together to create crispy and gooey perfection. All of our wood fired pizzas are made from dough in-house with locally sourced, organic produce and artisan meats from Texan ranches. Our chefs say it’s something like true love!
Of course, every pizza pie is better with a glass of beer, wine, or cocktails from our Grill & Wine Bar! Explore our high-quality beer on tap, artisan-style cocktails, or new and old world wines from Rustico’s extensive list.
Rustico, Wood Fired Pizza in Flower Mound
The question remains; is wood fired pizza better than regular pizza in Flower Mound? The answer is a resounding yes! When seeking pizza perfection Rustico sets the bar high; some of our patrons have stated our wood fired pizza pies are “as good as it gets.”
There’s nothing more delicious than a wood fired pizza from Rustico. Join us for a unique dining experience and an upbeat, lively atmosphere Monday - Thursday 4 PM - 10 PM and Friday - Saturday 4 PM - 11 PM.
We look forward to enjoying authentic wood-fired pizza with you!