After working at some of New York's most iconic pizzerias and restaurants, Scarr Pimentel opened Scarr's Pizza to put his own healthy spin on the classic New York-style pizza slice. Now, in a debut cookbook using all-natural and organic ingredients with 30 recipes and step-by-step photos, he shares his ethos alongside the techniques and recipes you need to make great pizza at home.
Starting with round and square variations of his dough that includes the famous freshly milled grains-recommended, but not required-Scarr breaks down the anatomy of his famous pies. Learn the tips and tricks to mill your own flour, source the freshest ingredients, and make the best tasting sauce and toppings, all while being guided by Scarr's unfussy, encouraging voice. Recreate your favorites from Scarr's Pizza plus some new items, including:
• Pizza pies like Original, Marinara, and Hotboi • Extras like Calzones, Vegan Garlic Knots, and Meatball Parm • Cocktails like DJ CK Lemonade, Guava Margarita, and Vegan Piña Colada
Born and raised in Manhattan, Scarr Pimentel grew up surrounded by family and friends in the food industry, which inspired his love for restaurants. After working in various spots Downtown, Scarr opened Scarr's Pizza on the Chinatown/LES border in 2016. With a focus on all-natural and organic ingredients, Scarr's Pizza is committed to creating high-quality products for the community and beyond.
