Re: Looking for advice on oven temperature

– electric oven, max. temp 500, heating element is at the top

Most likely the heating element for the oven is under the oven’s floor and the top element is the broiler element. Sounds like you have a Whirlpool.

– cooking on the bottom-most shelf at 500. 7 minute bake, spin the pan 180, 7 minutes more.
– I take the pizza out of the pan immediately after taking the pan out of the oven (or else it burns)

Basically, either the crust burns in the pan, or the dough doesn’t bake fully. I’ve been trying different temperature and baking times, but I still haven’t found the sweet spot.

You didn’t say how much dough you’re using, but thicker pizzas require lower temperatures and a parbake.