Wood-Fired Oven Cookbook: 70 Recipes for Incredible Stone-Baked Pizzas and Breads, Roasts, Cakes and Desserts, All Specially Devised for the Outdoor Oven and Illustrated in Over 400 Photographs

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Storage: consider the space you have available. The smallest pizza ovens we've tested are the BBQ-top models, which thanks to their small, boxy size, can easily be stored in a garage, shed or even inside somewhere. A number of the models on this list have easy foldaway legs, meaning they too will take up very little room when not in use. Some of the larger models we've tested will need to be kept outside in all weathers, in this case, a cover is an absolute must. 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. 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.

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 CampingFuel 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.

Mouthwatering dishes to make with your Ooni pizza oven, from breakfast to dinner and so much more than just pizza!Make it for yourself; make it for your friends; make it for the kids; make it for a crowd. It’s just so good. 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

The Mezzo 76 is ideal for those looking to cook a wide range of dishes without encompassing the oven in a build. 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 For pizza ovens, I recommend the sauce I made at the Molino Caputo flour company in a class with one of their most famous pizzaiolos, Davide Civitiello. (See Must-Have Recipes for Homemade Pizza below.) 6. Adjust Heat for Different Style of Pizzas The Primo 60 is our smallest, most affordable oven ideal for those looking to branch out to wood fired cooking. Our ‘Little Italy’. Our oven gets lots of use all year-round and has been enjoyed by family and friends on many occasions. We occasionally cook meats with the oven as well as a whole roast dinner! It’s so versatile and a joy to use.Flour, salt, water and yeast come together to create the perfect foundation for any good Italian pizza. Say hello to our original pizza dough recipe!