GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Looking for a quicker way to make your favorite foods? Need another kitchen gadget that you can take for a spin?
The Presto Pizzazz Plus Rotating Oven promises to be the fastest and easiest way to cook or reheat pizza plus other convenience foods, but is it?
The Presto Pizzazz Plus seems solid in construction, but the actual plate the food goes on feels a little cheap. And when seeded, it never felt like it was attached properly. This device will start spinning when you plug it in but will not heat until you turn the timer knob to the desired time. It has three heating element settings: Lower, dual and upper. Most of the time, youll keep it on dual.
First up, frozen pizzas from the store. We placed one on the heating plate and another on a cookie sheet. We turned the oven on, put the pizza inside of it, and then turned the dial to the recommended time on the Presto Pizzazz Plus. When the timer stopped, the Presto Pizzazz Plus was still spinning, but the heating elements were turned off. We pulled the other pizza out of the oven. It was still not cooked, and the oven had just finished preheating. So, in the time it took to preheat the oven, the Presto Pizzazz Plus had a fully cooked pizza.
For the next test, we preheated the oven and put in pizza rolls. With a preheated oven, it came out to a tie between the two. Both cooked the pizza rolls perfectly.
Then we tried premade biscuit dough. They both came out good, but the Presto Pizzazz Plus one was slightly more doughy than the oven.
For the big and final test, we tried fresh pizza. We made the pizza on the pan following the Presto Pizzazz Plus instructions. But following the doughs instructions, we pre-baked the other one in the oven. From start to finish, it took the oven about 18 minutes plus the time it took to preheat. For the Presto Pizzazz Plus, it was about 18 minutes after adding additional time to get it to a golden point.
Overall the Pizzazz did great in our tests, the only thing we noticed is a bit of uneven cooking in the center, and its edges are a little sharp or a quick carry around the kitchen. But cleanup was a snap.
If you have the space and money for the Presto Pizzazz Plus, it could be an excellent option for your kitchen, or we could even see this in a dorm room. Since it met all its claims, we rate this as a “Buy It.”
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A: The Pizzazz Plus is just the way the manufacturer is branding the newer version of the appliance, indicating that it can cook pizza “plus” lots of other things, like chicken wings, etc.
For the big and final test, we tried fresh pizza. We made the pizza on the pan following the Presto Pizzazz Plus instructions. But following the doughs instructions, we pre-baked the other one in the oven. From start to finish, it took the oven about 18 minutes plus the time it took to preheat. For the Presto Pizzazz Plus, it was about 18 minutes after adding additional time to get it to a golden point.
Then we tried premade biscuit dough. They both came out good, but the Presto Pizzazz Plus one was slightly more doughy than the oven.
The Presto Pizzazz Plus seems solid in construction, but the actual plate the food goes on feels a little cheap. And when seeded, it never felt like it was attached properly. This device will start spinning when you plug it in but will not heat until you turn the timer knob to the desired time. It has three heating element settings: Lower, dual and upper. Most of the time, youll keep it on dual.
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First up, frozen pizzas from the store. We placed one on the heating plate and another on a cookie sheet. We turned the oven on, put the pizza inside of it, and then turned the dial to the recommended time on the Presto Pizzazz Plus. When the timer stopped, the Presto Pizzazz Plus was still spinning, but the heating elements were turned off. We pulled the other pizza out of the oven. It was still not cooked, and the oven had just finished preheating. So, in the time it took to preheat the oven, the Presto Pizzazz Plus had a fully cooked pizza.
Bakes your favorite pizza extra delicious. Fresh or frozen, thin or rising crust.* Prepares frozen chicken wings and nuggets, jalapeño poppers, pizza rolls, fish fillets, egg rolls, cinnamon rolls, cookies and more. Also makes quesadillas and grilled sandwiches. Rotating tray continually turns the pizza to assure even baking — top and bottom. Pizza the way you like it! Separately controlled top and bottom heating elements let you make toppings as bubbly and crusts as crispy as you like. Freezer to perfect in minutes. While ordinary ovens are heating, you’re eating. No preheating is needed. Doesn’t heat up the kitchen and can save as much as 60% in energy compared to conventional ovens. Removable nonstick baking pan for easy cleanup and compact storage. One year limited warranty. 120 Volts AC, 1235 watts
Presto Pizzazz Plus Review: Rotating Pizza Oven
FAQ
Can you cook a frozen chicken on a pizzazz?
Can you cook cinnamon rolls on a pizzazz?
How does the Pizzazz Plus work?
What is a pizza pizzazz & how does it work?
It was life-changing, I swear. The Pizza Pizzazz (formally called the Pizzazz Plus from Presto) is essentially an open rotating pizza oven. There are two heating coils, one on the top and one on the bottom, that cook the pizza so evenly it’s insane. You can use either or both of the coils, depending on what exactly you’re making.
Why is pizzazz plus a bad pizza tin?
It is difficult to push the crust much past the point of being soft to achieve any sort of crispy bottom. A primary issue with the Pizzazz Plus that undoubtedly relates directly to pizza quality is that the two cooking units heat at different temperatures. While the pizza tin maintains a consistent 350°F, the upper unit works closer to 500°F.
Should you buy a Presto pizzazz plus?
If you love pizza but operate in a barebones, hot-plate type of kitchen, without much by way of kitchen appliances, then the Presto Pizzazz Plus might be your best option. This budget appliance doesn’t quite fit the pizza “oven” mold — it is more designed for convenience cooking.
Are frozen pizzas better than thawed pizza dough?
The thicker crust frozen pizza. For both the thicker-crust frozen pizza and the thawed homemade pizza dough, the results were rather disappointing. The cheese melted and browned before the crusts were crisp on the bottom. I ended up finishing both in my oven.