Gusta Pizza Meal Kit with authentic 00 Italian flour
Gusta pizza kit contents flour yeast sauce
Gusta homemade Italian pizza result
Gusta pizza meal kit instructions and ingredients

Pizza

4.630 reviews

Serves 2 · 30 min · medium

Two Italian pizzas from your own oven. Mix, rise, top, bake.

$41.97

Purchase type
  • Restaurant-level Italian, plated at home
  • Ships from our New York warehouse in 1-2 days
  • Free shipping over $75

What's in the kit

  • 00 flour500g
  • Dry yeast1 sachet
  • Tomato sauce1 jar
  • Extra-virgin olive oil1 bottle
  • Italian dry spices1 sachet
  • Easy recipe booklet

What you add

  • Warm water320ml
  • Salt10g
  • Sugar

    A pinch, to wake the yeast.

  • Fresh mozzarella250g
  • Your favorite toppings
Pizza Margherita, plated

How it goes

Dough

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the warm water with the sugar and yeast. Let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the flour and salt. Mix until shaggy, then knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover the bowl. Let rise at room temperature for 1.5 to 2 hours, until doubled.
  4. Punch down. Divide into 2 balls. Rest for 20 minutes.

Bake

  1. Heat the oven to its highest setting, 500 to 550°F. If using a stone or steel, preheat it for 45 minutes.
  2. Stretch each dough ball into an 11-inch round on a floured surface.
  3. Spoon a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border. Tear mozzarella over the top. Add your toppings.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil. Slide onto the hot stone, or onto a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until the crust is blistered and the cheese is bubbling.
  6. Sprinkle with the dry spices. Slice and serve.

Questions

  • What comes in the kit and what do I need to bring?
    The kit includes 00 flour (500g), dry yeast, tomato sauce, extra-virgin olive oil, and dried Italian spices. You will need warm water (320ml), salt, a pinch of sugar, fresh mozzarella (250g), and any toppings you want.
  • How long does this actually take from start to eating?
    About 2 to 2.5 hours total. The dough takes 1.5 to 2 hours to rise (you don't need to do anything during that window), then about 30 active minutes to shape, top, and bake. Plan accordingly if you want dinner on the table at a specific time.
  • Do I need a pizza stone or special equipment?
    No. A heavy baking sheet or an inverted sheet pan preheated in the oven works well. The key is getting your oven to its highest setting (500 to 550°F) and preheating for at least 30 minutes so the surface is genuinely hot when the pizza goes in.
  • Can I make the dough ahead of time?
    Yes. After kneading, you can cover the dough tightly and let it rise slowly in the fridge for up to 24 hours instead of doing the room-temperature rise. Take it out an hour before you plan to shape it so it relaxes and stretches more easily.
  • What mozzarella should I use?
    Fresh mozzarella works best. If yours is wet, blot it dry with paper towels before topping. Excess moisture makes the crust soggy. Low-moisture mozzarella (the block kind) is a valid alternative and melts evenly without the water problem.
  • Is this kit gluten-free?
    No. The kit is built around 00 wheat flour, which is not gluten-free. We don't currently offer a gluten-free version of this kit.
  • My dough keeps springing back when I try to stretch it. What am I doing wrong?
    The dough is probably too tense. Let the divided balls rest at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before you try to stretch them. Work from the center outward with your hands rather than using a rolling pin, which compresses the structure and makes it tougher to manage.
  • How should I store any leftover kit components?
    The flour, yeast sachet, and spice sachet keep in a cool, dry spot. Once opened, transfer any unused tomato sauce to a sealed container and refrigerate. Use within 4 to 5 days. The olive oil stays at room temperature, away from direct light.

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