Making Perfect

Synopsis

The entire Bon Appétit Test Kitchen works together to figure out how to make the perfect version of iconic dishes through a mix of in-kitchen testing, expert wrangling, and out-in-the-world exploring.

First Air Date: 2019-04-23

Last Air Date: 2019-10-16

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Lisa Romagnoli

Networks: Bon Appétit

Top Cast

Brad Leone as Self
Claire Saffitz as Self
Carla Lalli Music as Self
Molly Baz as Self
Andy Baraghani as Self
Chris Morocco as Self
Rick Martinez as Self
Christina Chaey as Self
Rosemary Trout as Self - Food Scientist
Scarr Pimentel as Self - Owner, Scarr's Pizza

Seasons

Pizza (2019)

Season 1 focuses on making the perfect pizza.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Claire Tries To Make the Perfect Pizza Dough (2019-04-23)

In the first episode, join Claire Saffitz in her search for the perfect pizza dough. Claire treks all over New York City to learn how some of the best pizza places make their dough and then takes what she learns back to the Test Kitchen to try out what she learns.
Ep. 2: Brad and Andy Try to Make the Perfect Pizza Sauce (2019-04-23)

It's episode 2 and let's just say this one is going to get... saucy. Join sauceboys -- no, sauceMEN -- Andy and Brad in their hunt for the perfect pizza sauce. From finding the perfect tomatoes to figuring out the perfect cooking method, there is no length that Andy and Brad won't go to reach perfection.
Ep. 3: Carla and Molly Try to Make the Perfect Pizza Cheese (2019-04-23)

It's episode three and this one is all about cheese. The search for cheesy perfection takes Carla and Molly all the way to Italy to learn about how buffalo mozzarella is made. Can Carla and Molly match Claire's perfect pizza dough and sauce boys Brad and Andy perfect pizza sauce?
Ep. 4: Chris and Andy Try to Make the Perfect Pizza Toppings (2019-04-23)

In episode four, Andy and Chris (and substitute chef Molly) search high and low in New York City for the perfect pizza toppings. Is less more when adding toppings to a pizza? Are there any toppings everybody can agree on?
Ep. 5: Brad, Claire, Carla, Molly, Chris & Andy Cook the Perfect Pizza (2019-04-23)

This is it. The final episode of the season. Brad. Claire. Molly. Andy. Chris. Carla. Did these great minds accomplish the unthinkable and make the perfect pizza? Did they discover the perfect combination of dough, sauce, cheese and toppings and if so will they share their secrets with us? Well, yes they did and yes they will.
Ep. 6: 50 Minutes of Claire, Brad, Chris, Carla, Molly and Andy Talking Pizza (2019-06-11)

Brad, Claire, Chris, Carla, Molly and Andy weren't always the perfect pizza making geniuses they are now. But then these great minds came together for a singular meeting. No, a symposium! And what did they do? Oh nothing, other than lay the groundwork for what would become the single greatest pie of pizza ever constructed. Now you can can witness that momentous discussion for yourself.