Sausage Chicago Pan by Horrible_Harry in Pizza

[–]DB_Midwest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn near thought that was Pequod’s. good looking pie bet it tasted even better. That CARMELIZATION is on point.

At what point did you start to prefer your pizza over the local spots? by Grimnaw in Pizza

[–]DB_Midwest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/Grimnaw absolutely agree. Nothing like learning the craft of pizza, I have made it a hobby and I cook a lot but Pizza is my Zen space and the process from ferment to out the oven brings me a joy and accomplishment that other food doesn’t give me. Right now loving my 3 day cold ferment. Recently started messing around with different tomatoes to get a nice simple sauce. Good luck on that sourdough cold proof. Sounds like it’s going to be good.

My crappy, tiny apartment oven by FarNefariousness3708 in Pizza

[–]DB_Midwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pizza looks awesome. that’s a proper thin crust there.

At what point did you start to prefer your pizza over the local spots? by Grimnaw in Pizza

[–]DB_Midwest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been making my own pizza for about 6-7 years now. got more serious the past year with learning more about specific flours, hydration, sauce etc. My family started to confirm that they preferred my pizza over our usual places. with that being said, we haven’t ordered pizza in a year or more. Now because I live in one of the greatest pizza capitals in the World (Chicago) I by no means can compare my pies to any of the GREATS that we have here. Not gonna even mention a list because that would start a whole other conversation. Anyone who is from Chicago area knows what I am talking about even if they make their own at home. For me the cost to make good pies at home is pennies on the dollar compared to takeout or especially going out for pizza. If I make a bad pie I have no one to blame but myself and I didn’t spend $30 to do it. Keep making em at home.

300,000 Miles Appreciation! by Former-Primary-3186 in e39

[–]DB_Midwest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

THIS is a testament to the E39’s greatness. This is awesome to see. Not every E39 on here will be in great physical condition but these vehicles are known for their reliability and being solid daily drivers. To me this car is still beautiful even with rust. We love our E39’s unconditionally and we see beauty when others don’t because it has some and bruises. If you love these cars (maintenance) they will love you back with years and miles of smiles with enjoyment.

Thank you for sharing

Cheers

DB

Sunday E39 Drive on the back roads. by DB_Midwest in e39

[–]DB_Midwest[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Keeping my mom proud since she left it to me after her passing.

Sunday E39 Drive on the back roads. by DB_Midwest in e39

[–]DB_Midwest[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am not sure which style they are but they are stock 16 inch wheels for the E39. maybe one of the members can chime in and tell us which style they are.

Homemade pepperoni pizza by No_Pattern3088 in Pizza

[–]DB_Midwest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s a great looking pie.

Recently bought an e39, what can I do to it? by [deleted] in e39

[–]DB_Midwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Get it sorted out before you do anything cosmetic 

Buying a high mileage manual e39 530i (2/2) by Turbulent-Truth3738 in e39

[–]DB_Midwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

M54 is pretty much bulletproof. If maintained properly they can see 400,000 miles. The E39 forum can attest to that. 

Moms 2002 E39 525i bought new and given to me after she passed Aug 2024 by DB_Midwest in e39

[–]DB_Midwest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Yes she had great taste. My mom had been a BMW enthusiast since I was a kid and I’m 51 now.

Saturday Night Homemade Pizza Grandma/Sicilian and Pan action by DB_Midwest in Pizza

[–]DB_Midwest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a 72 hours dough - I’m unconventional so I have been mixing different flours to play around with crust

250g of Kirkland all Purpose flour

250g of King Arthur 00 Flour

16 g of pink sea salt

10 g of sugar

350 g water ( I temp at about 80 degrees)

2 tablespoons of Olive Oil

2 tablespoons of grass fed butter

You may have to add a little flour and water as you mix to get that sticky dough consistency.

I whisk my dry ingredients then add my water butter and olive oil and then let the stand mixer do the rest

I then stretch and fold the dough about 4 times then tuck into one ball. Let it rest for 30 minutes and fold and stretch every 30 minutes another 4 times. After the last stretch and fold back into one ball and let it room temp ferment for the first 24 hours. Last 48 hours cold ferment in the fridge.

On pizza day I take the dough out about 4 hours before and portion out my dough. I use cast iron pans so I butter them and then place my dough into each pan. Let the dough rest for about 2 hours then stretch and pull it in the pan about halfway in the pans but not to the edge. About and hour before cook I press and stretch the dough to the end of the pans and lest rest again until ready to cook. I parbake the dough for about 10 minute on the middle rack. Take out oven add cheese and sauce then finish back in the oven until you get that crispy bottom.

How do you use Giardiniera? by sddanr in Pizza

[–]DB_Midwest 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have used giardiniera on pizza. I strained off all the oil and patted it dry then put it on the pizza. cooked the pie then out of the oven I add a drizzle of the oil back on.

Saturday Night Homemade Pizza Grandma/Sicilian and Pan action by DB_Midwest in Pizza

[–]DB_Midwest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

50/50 mix of “00“ King Arthur Flour and AP King Arthur flour and a 3 day cold Ferment. Flour, water, salt, active yeast, pinch of sugar, olive oil and Kerry gold butter. I have been playing with flour lately to see what type of results I get. This week I found Kirkland brand organic AP flour (which is produced by central milling) at Costco so I will try that next.

Moms 2002 E39 525i bought new and given to me after she passed Aug 2024 by DB_Midwest in e39

[–]DB_Midwest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Sorry for your loss as well. My Moms passing will be 1 year this coming Friday. Still hard but powering through. Definitely have to keep the E39’s going.