Why Does a Pizza Slice Have a Perfect Crust?

Imagine your pizza is like a flat circle. When it bakes, the edge gets hot faster than the middle because heat moves quickly from the oven to the crust. The center has more layers of dough and cheese, so it takes longer to cook, that’s why it stays softer. It's like a race between the edge and the middle of your pizza slice.

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  1. A thin slice of pizza cooks faster than a thick one
  2. The edge of the pizza is near the oven heat
  3. Cheese on top makes the middle cook slower

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