Recipes

Pizzeria Bianco Inspired Rosa”ish”
May 15, 2020

Pizzeria Bianco Inspired Rosa”ish”

If I’m left with 2 dough balls, I’m making a Marg and a Rosa. No question. For me the flavor combination is all time. The Chris Bianco creation at Pizzeria Bianco is perfection. I hesitate to make any alterations, but part of the spirit of …

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New York”ish” Style Plain Pie – Plain Cheese Pizza
May 14, 2020

New York”ish” Style Plain Pie – Plain Cheese Pizza

I love making all sorts of pizzas, but at the end of the day all I want is a plain cheese pizza. May that be Pizza Margherita, plain pie, a slice, whatever name it goes by I’m into it. Tomato sauce, cheese, and a little …

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May 14, 2020

Basic Pizza Sauce

For sauce I keep it super simple. Source the best canned tomatoes you can find. My favorite are Bianco DiNapoli Whole Peeled Tomatoes. if you are NOT using Bianco DiNapoli I recommend draining the tomatoes in a colander reserving the liquid for another use

PRO TIP: Avoid applying cold sauce to your dough. The cold sauce may result in the dough not fully baking through and nobody likes raw dough!

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Basic Pizza Sauce

Simple tomato sauce for any pizza type
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta, Pizza
Servings: 4 Pizzas

Equipment

  • Immersion Blender

Ingredients

  • 28 oz Whole Peeled Tomatoes
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Add whole tomatoes (drained if necessary) to a 1-quart deli container. For a smooth sauce being by pulsing with an immersion blender to break up the tomatoes, blend till smooth. For a more rustic sauce just get in there with your hands! Don't be shy, crush 'em till you like 'em! The deli will help keep tomato splatter from getting all over the place (you hope). Season to taste with additional salt. That's it! Use the best tomatoes you can find! Best used immediately or within the next few days.
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Kale & Walnut Pesto Pizza
May 13, 2020

Kale & Walnut Pesto Pizza

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by Santa Barbara Baker
May 11, 2020

New Oven and Ooni Partnership!

I’m stoked to announce I’ve partnered up with Ooni and just fired up an Ooni Koda 16! Check out the unboxing video on YouTube: You can help support Santa Barbara Baker by purchasing Ooni products through this link: Ooni Pizza Ovens I have a limited …

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All-Purpose Pickle Recipe
December 14, 2019

All-Purpose Pickle Recipe

Pickled Pineappley Stuff
Even people with an unhealthy level of hatred of pineapple on pizza can enjoy this stuff. It is awesome on tacos and pork BBQ and also just straight to the dome.

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All Purpose Quick Pickles

Easy all purpose quick pickle liquid recipe. I use this for everything from onions to pineapple. You can change up the aromatics to keep it interesting!
Check out the full Quick Pickling How To Video!
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Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian
Keyword: Pickles, Pizza, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 Quarts Pickled Stuff
Author: Santa Barbara Baker

Ingredients

  • 1/2 qt Vinegar I use white vinegar.
  • 1/2 qt Water
  • 30 g Salt I use Kosher salt.
  • 20 g Sugar
  • Aromatics Aromatics of choice (ex. Bay Leaf, Coriander, Black Peppercorn, a garlic clove)

Instructions

  • Add onions or other produce you would like to pickle into a container leaving room to cover.
  • Wrap aromatics in cheese cloth (this way they can be easily removed, alternatively strain before pouring, aromatics flavors will be less intense). Add to water, vinegar, salt, and sugar mix. Bring to boil.
  • Remove from heat and pour into container, submerging completely. You may need to weight it down. Let cool.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove aromatics and pack into jars or deli container.

Notes

Pickled stuff will last in the fridge approximately 2 weeks. 
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