Pizza between nines? It's a popular order at this Korean club.
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When a group of elite mid-ams crossed the ocean to play the 2024 Bridges Cup at Haesley in South Korea in October, the competitors weren’t only treated to incredible golf, they also enjoyed some top-notch dining.
Which standout menu item proved to be a true crowd pleaser? Haesley’s stunning Halfway House menu includes a pizza that was a huge hit throughout the event.
What makes the pizza so special? Haesley chef Ji Min Hyeok walked Simon Holmes through his method.
First, Hyeok sprinkled flour on the bottom of the dough to keep it from sticking. Then, he stretched and flattened the dough, creating a slightly thicker crust around the edges.
Two ladles of a thin tomato-based sauce were then added and distributed evenly on the pizza dough, followed by a sprinkles of parmesan cheese and some basil leaves. Next, Hyeok covered the pizza surface with thick strips of mozzarella cheese and topped it all off with extra-virgin olive oil.
With the toppings complete, the pizza was ready to cook. After placing the pizza in the oven, Hyeok revealed that, at a temperature of 400 degrees Celsius, the pizza needed less than two minutes inside to be cooked to perfection, making it a perfect snack to enjoy between nines.
To watch a full tutorial of Hyeok’s method, check out the video above.
As a four-year member of Columbia’s inaugural class of female varsity golfers, Jessica can out-birdie everyone on the masthead. She can out-hustle them in the office, too, where she’s primarily responsible for producing both print and online features, and overseeing major special projects, such as GOLF’s inaugural Style Issue, which debuted in February 2018. Her original interview series, “A Round With,” debuted in November of 2015, and appeared in both in the magazine and in video form on GOLF.com.