The softness of freshly kneaded dough, the crispiness of recently baked veggies, and the elasticity of melted cheese all together make pizza one of our favorite dishes. No matter where you come from or what your age may be, grabbing a slice of this mouth-watering cuisine will surely be a memorable experience indeed.

But let's be honest, how often do you eat freshly baked pizza? We’re talking about one that came straight out of an oven.

Nicholas Githiri/Pexels | No matter where you come from or what your age might be, grabbing a slice of pizza will surely be one of your favorite pastimes

Consuming fresh pizza isn't always possible every time and sometimes we have to resort to store-bought frozen pizzas to satisfy our cravings. Though frozen dishes aren't particularly lip-smacking, they do enable us to cut down on time we would otherwise be spending on meal prep. But what if we told you that there was a way to make them taste even better than they do?

No, we aren't kidding! You can make frozen pizzas taste just as yummy as fresh ones, provided you follow the guidelines below down to a T.

First, let's find out the problem with frozen pizzas

Most of the people who haven't yet tasted a slice of frozen pizza might be wondering—when somebody loves pizzas that much, what difference does it make if it is frozen or fresh? Well, in all honesty, it makes a huge difference!

Fresh pizzas have everything from their dough to their toppings readily made, while frozen ones are refrigerated for long periods in icy-cold environments. When you take out a frozen pizza, it's covered with ice crystals, so when you throw it into the oven, rather than baking it, you are actually steaming it up. The end result? You have a soggy base that spoils the fun of the topping too.

FreeFoodPhotos.com | Fresh pizzas have everything from their dough to their toppings readily made, while frozen ones are refrigerated for long periods in icy cold environments

Tips and tricks to a yummy frozen pizza

The first step towards baking a delicious frozen pizza is to ignore all of the instructions on the package altogether. Instead, go the unconventional way: let the pizza rest at room temperature and thaw before baking it.

Leaving the pizza in the fridge overnight not only saves you from removing the ice crystals but also makes it ready for cooking. Next, poke some holes in the crust so that when your pizza is in the oven, the steam will find a way to pass through it, and moisture won't get locked between the tray and the crust. To do this, simply take a fork and poke it a couple of times through the pizza’s plastic packaging

Krisp Cut/Pexels | The first step to attaining a delicious frozen pizza is to thaw it first and then move towards baking it

Are you a perfectionist in the kitchen? Well then, you could go the extra mile to prepare the perfect pizza by preheating the oven to the maximum limit and before throwing in your thawed pizza for eight to ten minutes. Also, don't forget to brush it with olive oil and sprinkle some garlic powder on top for the ultimate gourmet experience. That's it—your perfect pizza is ready, and no one will ever know you used a frozen pizza for the purpose!