Though your oven might accommodate a 16-inch pizza, smaller pies are much easier to maneuver. Err on the side of 10- to 12-inch pizzas until you get the hang of launching and turning your pies. 4. Use Flour for Better Sliding While a pizza oven is a feat of incredible engineering, delicious pizza requires more than just a medium to bake it in. When you begin making homemade pizza, it’s nice to have some guidance. These are the top takeaways from my time learning the art of pizza-making in Italy. 1. Buy Pre-made Dough

The Roccbox also has a limited-edition oven collaboration with chef and forager Brad Leone . The oven is a gorgeous sage green and has Leone’s logo on it. It’s the same price as the regular Roccbox, but I have to say, the color hits me where I live. Best for a Crowd Mouthwatering dishes to make with your Ooni pizza oven, from breakfast to dinner and so much more than just pizza! Heading out the door? Read this article on the Outside app available now on iOS devices for members!But, now, with the proliferation of affordable pizza ovens, the average home cook can eschew the frozen pie and easily fire up an artisanal one.

If you don’t have a pizza oven, you can use the Baking Steel on your grill, kamado, or in your kitchen oven. And, to go along with that, Fibrament makes my favorite baking stone.Make it for yourself; make it for your friends; make it for the kids; make it for a crowd. It’s just so good.

As I mentioned, there is perfectly good quality pre-made pizza dough available pretty much everywhere these days, and even some good frozen options. Having said that, there are some simple doughs that anyone can make without difficulty. My favorite is a two-ingredient recipe. I combine equal parts by volume of whole milk Greek yogurt and self-rising flour. The natural acidity of the yogurt activates the leavenings in the flour and you get an easy-to-work-with dough that is great for any pizza or flatbread, with some tang that imitates sourdough. You will have to roll this dough (not stretch) and it doesn’t rise. For every 10-12 inch pizza, you’ll need ½ cup yogurt and ½ cup self-rising flour. (You may want to also add a pinch of salt.) Multiply up as needed. Pizza Dough for Camping The Gusto 120 is our largest most powerful oven . Boasting the diameter of a Vento with additional depth. Perfect for hosting anything from a pizza party, whole banquet or customers in your restaurant. Accessories: take a look at which accessories your chosen pizza oven comes with. In our eyes, a pizza peel is an essential, but some brands don't provide these as standard, and this will be an additional cost.Fuel type: some will be gas-fuelled, others need wood, or it may be a multi-fuel. Indoor pizza ovens plug into the mains so don't need any other means of generating heat. Safety: Pizzas require incredibly high temperatures to cook so we looked for excellent insulation and safety features to make using the pizza oven easy to use. First and foremost, you do not have to be a great crust maker to be a great pizza maker. Grocery stores sell perfectly good raw pizza dough, and many local pizzerias are happy to sell you their dough as well. Do not feel that you must go down the rabbit hole of doughmaking to have a wonderful homemade pizza. Having said that, if you do want to make your own, using actual Italian 00 flour , which is specially milled for pizza and pasta making, will make a major difference in flavor, texture, and elasticity of the dough. Companies like Caputo and Molino Grassi are widely available in grocery stores and online. If you cannot find Italian flour, King Arthur Bread flour is always dependable. 2. Encourage Stretchy Dough

For best results cook from chilledEnsure pizza is piping hot before serving and serve immediately. Guidelines only as all cooking appliances vary in performance. Oven cook Ooni Pizza Topping Station is another one of my favorite tools. It has two large and four small containers for your sauce, cheese, and toppings, and has seal-tight lids for storing in the fridge. The tilted holder keeps everything at the perfect angle for fast pie prep. The Mezzo 76 is ideal for those looking to cook a wide range of dishes without encompassing the oven in a build.

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Ooni began with a quest for authentic pizza — the type with flame-cooked toppings and a leopard-spotted crust. We’ve been empowering people with the knowledge and tools they need to make awesome pizza at home since 2012. Fuel source and ease of use: How easy is it to get cooking? Is the fuel source easy to add and efficient? We looked for ovens that were intuitive to use, scoring accessories, too.