and pre-shredded cheese loses flavor through exposure to oxygen, even when sealed. So, listen to Mirabile Jr. and stick to ...

Another option is to use packaged shredded mozzarella, which is also low-moisture and melts like a dream. All you have to do is sprinkle it generously over sauce-smothered pizza dough and get to ...

I never hesitate to toss a bag of shredded cheddar, provolone, or mozzarella into the freezer. Blocks of low moisture mozzarella also fare well in the freezer. Freeze cheese the same way you'd ...