Tag: Homemade Pizza

Epic Indoor Pizza Oven Cookbook

Epic Indoor Pizza Oven Cookbook

New Cookbook for Indoor Pizza Ovens The Epic Indoor Pizza Oven Cookbook is shipping NOW! Dedicated indoor pizza ovens are easy to use and make incredibly good pizza in a flash. However, when you combine such high heat with such a short cooking time, you have little 

New York Pizza in the Ooni Volt

New York Pizza in the Ooni Volt

New York Pizza in the Ooni Volt 12 Electric Pizza Oven is easy if you use the right pizza dough and oven settings. I’ve found the Ooni Volt to be the easiest pizza oven I’ve used for making New York Style pizza at home. Not 

Ooni Cup & Char Pepperoni Review and Taste Test

Ooni Cup & Char Pepperoni Review and Taste Test

Let’s take a look and take a taste of the new Cup & Char Pepperoni from Ooni Pizza Ovens. These “roni cups” style pepperoni are part of the Ooni Pizza Ovens grocery lineup. This pepperoni is a custom cup ‘n char style pepperoni made just for Ooni. We take a look at the packaging (they don’t have to be refrigerated till after they’re open, sweet). I take a taste of the new Ooni pepperoni on their own and then fully cupped and crispy on an amazing New York Style pizza baked in an Ooni Pizza Oven.

Want to bake pizza like the one in the video? Making your own dough is a great place to start. Check out my easy no-knead dough recipe. I baked the New York Style pizza featured in the video using my Ooni Karu 16 Pizza Oven. It’s my favorite of the Ooni Pizza Ovens lineup.

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From Ooni Pizza Ovens: “Unlike lay-flat pepperoni, cup & char (aka cup-and-char, cupping pepperoni, and Old World pepperoni), these slices curl during cooking, elevating any pepperoni pizza to new heights. Their crispy edges rise sky-high, trapping natural juices and delicious flavors released during cooking to form the ‘ronicups seen at some of the world’s most famous pizzerias. Decades ago, most pepperoni was cup-and-char! The lay-flat style seen everywhere today only took over as producers turned to fibrous casings and ways to speed manufacturing. While common on Instagram, this special pepperoni still isn’t widely available—often an ingredient wielded by pros. We turned to Buffalo, New York, a region that never gave up on the original recipe, to bring you this mouth-watering, old-school version, the best cup & char we could find. This versatile topping has a balanced spice level that goes great on New York slices, Chicago Tavern-style pies, New York Sicilian squares, and Detroit-style pizza, but it really complements any style. Add to your favorite pizza base, bake and enjoy.”

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Epic Pepperoni and Kimchi Pizza Recipe for Outdoor Pizza Ovens

Epic Pepperoni and Kimchi Pizza Recipe for Outdoor Pizza Ovens

New York style pizza in an outdoor pizza oven is easier than ever thanks to the versatile Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fueled Pizza Oven. This kimchi pizza recipe takes the classic NY pepperoni slice to the next level with a spicy combination of kimchi and pepperoni 

World Cup Pizza – Chorizo and Chimichurri – Choripán Pizza Recipe

World Cup Pizza – Chorizo and Chimichurri – Choripán Pizza Recipe

No matter who wins the World Cup if you make this pizza you will be a champion. Inspired by one of the world’s greatest sandwiches, Choripán, this Chorizo and Chimichurri with Salsa Criolla Pizza scores every time. Traditionally Choripán is a sandwich made with grilled 

How to make Pizza Margherita at home in an Ooni Pizza Oven

How to make Pizza Margherita at home in an Ooni Pizza Oven

Learn how to make a Margherita Pizza at home in an Ooni Pizza Oven. It’s queen the of all pizzas and possibly the greatest pizza of all time. Know it, bake it, live it.

In the video I’m using my no-knead pizza dough recipe. It’s an easy Ooni pizza dough recipe designed for home pizza making. If sourdough pizza is more your style check out my Ooni sourdough pizza recipe. I’m baking the pizza in the Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven my favorite pizza oven in the Ooni Pizza Oven lineup. Support the creation of more free recipes and content by purchasing Ooni products through my links! Thank you! One love!

Easy Pizza Margherita

The greatest pizza of all time: The Pizza Margherita. A quick and easy Margherita pizza recipe using my World's Best Tomato Sauce Recipe, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, and olive oil all baked up in an Ooni Pizza Oven. Check out the video to see how it's done!
For this bake in the Ooni Karu 16 I’m using my easy no knead pizza dough recipe. If sourdough pizza is more your style check out my Ooni sourdough pizza recipe. Using store bought dough? Check out my video on How to Make Store Bought Dough Awesome.
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Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Pizza
Cuisine: American, Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian
Keyword: Margherita, Pizza, Pizza Margherita, Sourdough Pizza, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 pizza
Author: Santa Barbara Baker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Watch the video for the full how to!
  • Preheat your Ooni Pizza Oven for at least 30 minutes, I like to heat the center of the oven deck to around 850f before loading this style of pizza.
  • Begin building the pizza by applying 2-3oz (you just want a thin slick) of tomato sauce (I use a ladle) to the stretched dough.
  • Add a generous amount of whole basil leaves
  • Top with fresh mozzarella. You can tear the mozzarella into marble sized chunks directly onto the pizza or cube or cut into strips ahead of time.
  • Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake in your Ooni pizza oven till fully baked and nicely colored (I aim for a 3-4 minute bake for a more crispy bottom) Watch the video for the real time bake!
  • Let the crust set on a wire rack for a least 20 seconds. Top with additional fresh basil if desired. Slice, serve immediately. I serve my pizza on this 14" Wooden Pizza Peel.

Notes

If you enjoyed please subscribe to the Santa Barbara Baker YouTube Channel and share with your pizza friends and fam. Thank you and much love to all that have! One Love!

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The #1 Ooni Pizza Oven Complaint, SOLVED!

The #1 Ooni Pizza Oven Complaint, SOLVED!

The #1 complaint received about Ooni Pizza Ovens is that’s it’s nearly impossible to bake a crispy pizza. The center is always soggy and uncooked while the crust is burned to a crisp. I feel you. This can be a struggle. Rest assured, it can 

How to make the best Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza

How to make the best Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza

The best Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza starts with seeking out the freshest eggplant you can find. For me that means a summer stroll through the amazing Santa Barbara Farmers Market keeping my eye out for something special. For this pizza it’s the Fairy Tale eggplant a 

Making New York Style Pizza in an Ooni Pizza Oven

Making thin crust New York Style pizza in the Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven. My latest stop on my journey to make the best crispy no flop pizza at home in my Ooni Pizza Oven. Learn my techniques to achieve pizzeria quality pizza at home and not stress while doing it (I hope).

For this pizza I made a variation of my easy no knead pizza dough recipe.

Support the creation of more free recipes and content by purchasing Ooni products through my links! Thank you! One love!

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The Ultimate Summer Pizza

The Ultimate Summer Pizza

If it’s the ultimate summer pizza it better include corn. This summer pizza uses a base of corn infused cream spiked with black black pepper to showcase peak summer corn, roasted poblano peppers, bacon, mushrooms, pickled jalapenos, a blend of cheeses, and finished with herbs 

Pizza FAIL! You ripped a pizza in your Ooni, now what?

An epic fail making homemade pizza in the Ooni Karu 16 pizza oven, but how did it taste?! Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward Santa Barbara Baker a small commission – at no extra 

Easy Ooni Pizza Dough Recipe – No Mixer! No Knead!

Easy Ooni Pizza Dough Recipe – No Mixer! No Knead!

An easy Ooni pizza dough recipe made perfect for using in an Ooni Pizza Oven or for any home pizza making. This instant yeast dough recipe can be me made easily by hand without the use of a mixer or extensive kneading. It makes an amazing pizza dough that is versatile enough to be used for multiple styles of pizza from Neapolitan inspired to thin crust New York style pizza. This easy Ooni pizza dough recipe may also be baked in a pan with great results. A beautiful and flavorful dough that just happens to be easy. I love pizza and I love this dough!

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Easy Ooni Pizza Dough – No Mixer, No Knead

An easy homemade pizza dough that is perfect for Ooni Pizza Ovens or any home pizza making. This instant yeast dough recipe can be me made easily by hand without the use of a mixer or extensive kneading. It makes an amazing pizza dough that is versatile enough to be used for multiple styles of pizza from Neapolitan inspired to thin crust New York style pizza. This dough may also be baked in a pan with great results. A beautiful and flavorful dough that just happens to be easy. I love pizza and I love this dough!
Active Prep Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pizza
Cuisine: American, Italian, Pizza
Keyword: Baking Steel, Ooni, Ooni Karu 16, Ooni Koda 16, Ooni Pizza Dough, Pizza, Pizza Dough, yeast
Servings: 4 15-inch Pizzas
Author: Santa Barbara Baker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add flours to a large bowl and mix with a whisk or by hand. Set aside.
  • Pour 555 grams (about 2.5 cups) room temperature water into a large bowl. Add 25 grams salt and stir to dissolve. Sprinkle 2 grams of instant dry yeast into the bowl of water and let sit about a minute, stir to dissolve.
  • Add the flour to the bowl. Using your hands mix and pinch the flour just till all dry flour is incorporated and a shaggy dough has formed. Cover and let rest to allow the water and flour to absorb more fully, about 5-15 minutes.
  • After the dough has rested, uncover and drizzle 10 grams of olive oil over the surface of the dough. Work the oil into the dough by folding and kneading briefly until fully incorporated, about 1-3 minutes.
  • Cover tightly and bulk ferment in a cool place (about 60F) until the dough has almost doubled and appears lively, about 12 hours (I do this overnight)
  • While the dough is bulk fermenting lightly oil and flour 4 bowls, a half sheet pan or dough tray to store your dough balls. If I pan the dough at this point for pan style pizza I will only use oil or butter in the pan. Cover tightly. Let rest for about 30 minutes before placing in the refrigerator.
  • Let cold ferment for at least 8 hours. Dough may be used the same day or stored in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Temper the dough by removing from the refrigerator and allowing to come to room temperature before using about 30 minutes to an hour before baking.

Notes

If you enjoyed please subscribe to the Santa Barbara Baker YouTube Channel and share with your pizza friends and fam. Thank you and much love to all that have! One Love!

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My Ooni Karu 16 Pizza Oven is Too Cold? Too Hot? How to fix.

How to adjust airflow in the Ooni Karu 16 Pizza Oven to get the perfect oven temperature. Learn how to manage the multiple vents on the pizza oven while baking with gas. Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through 

The Best Pizza Oven? Ooni Koda 16 vs. Ooni Karu 16

Which Ooni Pizza Oven is the best? I compare the Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven and the Ooni Karu 16 Pizza Oven Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward Santa Barbara Baker a small commission 

Successful First Bake in the Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven

My Top-5 tips to have a successful first bake in the Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven.

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I baked a Crispy Cheese Pizza in the Ooni Karu 16 Pizza Oven

Come along and learn how to bake a crispy cheese pizza in the Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven. After a few months with the oven I’m feeling the vibe and sharing with you what I’ve learned. The homemade pizza of your dreams may now 

White Mushroom Pizza Recipe

White Mushroom Pizza Recipe

An amazing white mushroom pizza recipe is a must have for any home pizza maker. Cooking the mushrooms before they ever hit the pizza intensifies the flavor and helps resolve the excess moisture issue. No soggy bottoms here. Cooked down with thyme, shallots and garlic 

End of Summer Garden Pizza Recipe & How To Video

End of Summer Garden Pizza Recipe & How To Video

Celebrating the end of summer with a fresh from the garden pizza baked in my Ooni Pizza Oven. This pizza combines the summer favorites of zucchini and sungold tomatoes along with fresh goat cheese, shallots, garlic, and basil. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar this is a delicious pizza to say so long to summer. I hope you enjoy. One love!

For this bake in the Ooni Koda 16 I’m using the recipe in my homemade sourdough pizza dough recipe and how to. If you’re using store bought dough check out my video on How to Make Store Bought Dough Awesome. If you enjoyed please subscribe to the Santa Barbara Baker YouTube Channel and share with your pizza friends and fam. Thank you and much love to all that have!

Summer Squash Pizza with Sungold Tomatoes

For this bake in the Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven I’m using the recipe in my homemade sourdough pizza dough recipe and how to. Also available in instant dry yeast format. If you’re using store bought dough check out my video on How to Make Store Bought Dough Awesome. If you enjoyed please subscribe to the Santa Barbara Baker YouTube Channel and share with your pizza friends and fam. Thank you and much love to all that have!
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Pizza
Cuisine: American, Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian
Keyword: Basil, Cauliflower Pizza, Goat Cheese, sourdough, Sourdough Pizza, Summer Squash Pizza, Sungold, Sungold Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 pizza
Author: Santa Barbara Baker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Watch the video for the full how to!
  • Preheat your Ooni Pizza Oven for at least 30 minutes, I like to heat the center of the oven deck to around 850f before loading this style of pizza.
  • Begin building the pizza by topping the stretched dough with the fresh mozzarella and goat cheese. Next add the sliced garlic. Top generously with the summer squash. Add the sliced shallots, and basil. Top with the halved sungold tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in your Ooni pizza oven till fully baked and nicely colored (I aim for a 3-4 minute bake for a more crispy bottom).
  • Let the crust set on a wire rack for about a minute. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar)  Slice, serve immediately. I serve my pizza on this 14" Wooden Pizza Peel.

Notes

In the End of Summer Pizza Video I’m using the 14″ Pizza Peel from Ooni to load the pizzas and the turning peel from the GI Metal TriPizza KitI always let my pizzas rest for a short while to ensure the crust doesn’t get soggy, they kick it on this half sheet pan rack set. I use this pizza cutter. I serve my pizza on this 14″ Wooden Pizza Peel.
If you enjoyed please subscribe to the Santa Barbara Baker YouTube Channel and share with your pizza friends and fam. Thank you and much love to all that have! One Love!

Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward Santa Barbara Baker a small commission – at no extra cost for you. Clicking on these links helps keep the pizza content baking! Thanks for the support!

Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe & How To Video

Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe & How To Video

A guide to my instant yeast pizza dough. The dough recipe is adapted from my signature sourdough pizza crust recipe. This dough can be used in your in Ooni pizza oven or indoors on the Baking Steel. I hope this can serve as a starting 

Pizza Margherita on 48-Hour Dough in the Ooni Koda 16

Pizza Margherita on 48-Hour Dough in the Ooni Koda 16

I’m baking up a classic Pizza Margherita on a batch of my sourdough pizza dough. For this pizza in my “Marg Every Day” series I’m using a dough ball that’s been cold fermented for 48-hours. I show how the dough stretches, bakes in my Ooni