A pepperoni pizza pie cut into slices
FOOD NEWS
Use A Glass Of Water To Microwave Leftover Pizza Without Ruining The Crust
BY STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN
A person putting a leftover slice of pizza into a microwave?
If you can't stand the thought of eating cold pizza, there is a way to microwave them that will leave the crispy crust intact: adding a glass of water into the mix.
A hand pressing buttons on a microwave
When microwaving pizza on its own, the high temperatures melt the sugar molecules in the dough, which causes them to harden as they cool.
Including a glass of water in the microwave basically creates a decoy for some of the heat. The waves will be less intense and will distribute around your device more evenly.
Simply center the pizza slice in the microwave on a plate, fill a microwave-safe mug halfway with water, place it on the edge of the rotating turntable, and cook for 30-45 seconds.
By keeping the zapping time to under a minute, you can prevent the mug of water from heating to a full-on boil and steaming your crust.