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Eggplant Parmesan Pizza Recipe | Ooni Pizza Oven How To

Eggplant Parmesan Pizza Recipe | Ooni Pizza Oven How To

Eggplant parmesan, but make it pizza. This eggplant parmigiana pizza was inspired by a trip to Ischia, Italy where I encountered the dish in a simple, perfect form. The best ingredients, honored properly. Eggplant fried simply and gently in local olive oil, the best tomato 

Easy Pizza Margherita Recipe | Stretch-Top-Bake in the Ooni

Easy Pizza Margherita Recipe | Stretch-Top-Bake in the Ooni

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 the Ooni Pizza Oven. Check out the video to see how 

Sweet Potato & Bacon Pizza Recipe & Video | Ooni How To

Sweet Potato & Bacon Pizza Recipe & Video | Ooni How To

Sweet potato and bacon pizza with Parmesan sage cream. This pizza has all the fall vibes. The smell of the bacon and sage in the air is reason alone to make this pizza. It just may be the best Fall pizza I ever tasted. I hope you enjoy!

For this bake in my Ooni Pizza Oven I’m using the recipe in my homemade sourdough pizza dough recipe and how to. 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!

Sweet Potato & Bacon Pizza

Sweet potato and bacon pizza with Parmesan sage cream. This pizza has all the fall vibes. The smell of the bacon and sage in the air is reason alone to make this pizza. It just may be the best Fall pizza I ever tasted. I hope you enjoy!
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 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!
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Pizza
Cuisine: American, Indian, Pizza
Keyword: Bacon, Fall, Ooni, Pizza, sourdough, SweetPotatoes
Servings: 1 Pizza
Author: Santa Barbara baker

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 1 medium Sweet Potato Any type of sweet potato is delicious here. Diced into small cubes
  • 2 strips Bacon Diced.
  • 2-3 leaves Sage Minced.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tsp Pimentón (Optional) or hot smoked paprika.
  • Salt & Pepper

Pizza

  • Pizza Dough A naturally fermented (sourdough) recipe & guide.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • Fresh Mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup Coarsely Grated Parmesan or other hard grating cheese
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Red Onion
  • 1-2 leaves Fresh Sage Minced.
  • 1 tbsp Chives Minced.
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

Sweet Potatoes & Bacon

  • Add bacon to a large pan over medium heat. Render till just browned. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon leaving the rendered bacon fat in the pan.
  • Add potatoes and cook till lightly browned.
  • Lower heat, add garlic and sage. Cook till just softened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let cool to room temp before topping pizza.

Pizza

  • 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.
  • Add heavy cream to a medium bowl. Whip with a wire whisk till soft peaks. Keep chilled till you are ready to build the pizza.
  • Using a spoon spread a thin layer of the whipped cream to the stretched pizza dough. Season with salt and pepper. Add minced sage leaves. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh mozzarella.
  • Top pizza with sweet potato mixture. Add a few slices of red onion. 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) Watch the video for the real time bake!
  • Let the crust set on a wire rack for a least 20 seconds. Top with minced chives. Slice into 6 slices, serve immediately. I serve my pizza on this 14" Wooden Pizza Peel.

Notes

In the Sweet Potato & Bacon Pizza Video I’m using the 14″ Pizza Peel from Ooni to load the pizzas and this 12″ Perforated Peel is currently being used as my turning peel. I 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.
 
 
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Thin and Crispy 3-Cheese Pizza | Recipe & Ooni How To

Thin and Crispy 3-Cheese Pizza | Recipe & Ooni How To

The Thin and Crispy 3-Cheese Pizza. The classic cheese pizza in all it’s forms is my favorite pizza of all time. Baked up till crispy in the Ooni Koda 16. For this bake in the Ooni Koda 16 I’m using the recipe in my homemade sourdough pizza dough recipe and how to. If 

World’s Best Pizza Sauce Recipe & How To Video

World’s Best Pizza Sauce Recipe & How To Video

Pizza sauce shouldn’t be complicated. Source the best tomatoes you can find and treat them very simply. The tomatoes should be the star; bright, fresh, and just the right balance of acidity. It’s a beautiful thing that something so simple can taste so delicious. I 

Classic Mushroom Pizza Recipe | Ooni Thin Crust How To Video

Classic Mushroom Pizza Recipe | Ooni Thin Crust How To Video

The classic mushroom pizza. Vibes of a neighborhood pizza joint with just slightly elevated shroom technology. Baked up till crispy in the Ooni Koda 16. A thin and crispy sourdough pizza using my Classic Mushrooms for Pizza recipe and how to video.

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 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!

Classic Mushroom Pizza | Thin and Crispy Pizza in the Ooni

Classic thin crust mushroom pizza baked in the Ooni Koda 16 till crispy. Recipe and how-to video. Pizza Time!
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 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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Pizza
Cuisine: American, Italian, Pizza
Keyword: Mushrooms, NYstyle, Ooni, sourdough, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 pizza
Author: Santa Barbara Baker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Watch the video for the full how to!
  • Preheat your Ooni Koda 16 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. Sprinkle with oregano.
  • Top with sliced garlic and shallots or onion
  • From the crust in add the cheese blend. I like to go light on the cheese for this style.
  • 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. Slice into 4 large slices, serve immediately. I serve my pizza on this 14" Wooden Pizza Peel.

Notes

In the Classic Mushroom Pizza Video I’m using the 14″ Pizza Peel from Ooni to load the pizzas and this 12″ Perforated Peel is currently being used as my turning peel. I 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.
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Ooni Koda 16 Ultra Low Zone Video | How to setup your pizza oven for Extended Baking

How to setup your Ooni Pizza Oven for low and slow baking. I show you how to adjust your Ooni Koda 16 to utilize the “Ultra Low Zone” for extended baking. The Ultra Low Zone opens up all sorts of new possibilities for the Koda 

Ooni Fire Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pizza | Recipe & Ooni Koda 16 How To Video

Ooni Fire Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pizza | Recipe & Ooni Koda 16 How To Video

Put the garden on the pizza. A sea of green with roasted pepper pesto in between. Garden fresh deliciousness levels on this one are out of this world. Sometimes it all comes together in to a few moments of pizza bliss. This Garden Party pizza 

Ooni Slow and Low – Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven Extended Baking Technique How To Video

The easiest slow & low technique for your Ooni Pizza Oven. Learn how to easily bake thin & crispy pizza in the Ooni Koda 16. Learn how to use the same dough, but bake different!

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 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!

Ooni Roasted Shishito Pepper Pizza | Recipe & Ooni How To Video

Ooni Roasted Shishito Pepper Pizza | Recipe & Ooni How To Video

Shishito Moments of Zen. Roasted right in the oven and on to the pie. Chiles of various strains make their way onto my pizzas on the reg. Shishitos though, always getting snacked. The time has come to change that. This one is packed with shishito peppers, 

Salty, Sweet, a Little Nutty! | Roasted Red Pepper & Cashew  Pizza | Recipe & How to Video

Salty, Sweet, a Little Nutty! | Roasted Red Pepper & Cashew Pizza | Recipe & How to Video

When I’m dreaming up new pizzas I like to dig deep into the food memories and channel a favorite. This one takes me back to simpler times as a young wook in Santa Cruz, California. Bagels, roasted red peppers, cashews. It somehow makes sense. Check 

Sungold Tomato Pizza | Recipe & How To Video | Pizza Time! Harvest Edition

Sungold Tomato Pizza | Recipe & How To Video | Pizza Time! Harvest Edition

Summer is all about taking in those bright fleeting moments. Saving up those sun laden food memories so you can cash them in when life and food is feeling a bit dull. When those times hit my brain knows right where to go, peak summer homegrown tomatoes.

It even zeroes in on the specific variety, the Sungold. The name alone brings good vibes. Easy to grow and delicious it’s always had my back. Sweet, versatile, and approachable it’s my forever summer crush.

When I go directly plant to pizza, I make sure to go simply. Sungold tomatoes, just picked. A generous hand of basil plucked off the plant as I top the pizza, fresh mozzarella, a drizzle of olive oil, sea salt and maybe a little cracked pepper.

The scent of this pizza fresh out of the oven I call “Full Summer Easy Living.” A perfume of basil and sunshine. The perfect summer moment.

This pizza embodies everything I’m about. Simplicity, but care taken at every step of the process. A deep connection to place and time. Deliciousness. It’s all love now.

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 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!

Sungold Tomato Pizza | Recipe & Ooni How To Video

When I go directly plant to pizza, I make sure to go simply. Sungold tomatoes, just picked. A generous hand of basil plucked off the plant as I top the pizza, fresh mozzarella, a drizzle of olive oil, sea salt and maybe a little cracked pepper.
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 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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Pizza, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian
Keyword: Pizza, sourdough, Summer, Sungold, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 pizza
Author: Santa Barbara Baker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Watch the video for the full how to!
  • Preheat your Ooni Koda 16 for at least 30 minutes, I like to heat the center of the oven deck to around 850f before loading this style of pizza.
  • Drizzle or brush about 1 tbsp olive oil on to the stretched dough.
  • Top with fresh basil leaves
  • From the crust in begin adding mozzarella, breaking into chunks about the size of a large marble.
  • Drizzle with additional 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) 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 and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Slice into 6 slices, serve immediately. I serve my pizza on this 14" Wooden Pizza Peel.

Notes

In the Sungold Tomato Pizza Video I’m using the 14″ Pizza Peel from Ooni to load the pizzas and this 12″ Perforated Peel is currently being used as my turning peel. I 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.
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How to Make Amazing Pizza with Store Bought Pizza Dough | Hacks, Tips & Tricks

How to Make Amazing Pizza with Store Bought Pizza Dough | Hacks, Tips & Tricks

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Pizza Bianca | White Pizza with Herbs and Cheese | Recipe & Ooni Pizza Oven How To

Pizza Bianca | White Pizza with Herbs and Cheese | Recipe & Ooni Pizza Oven How To

It doesn’t get much easier than a simple pizza of olive oil, fresh herbs and cheese. These types of pizzas really let your dough shine! So make sure it’s in great form. Check out my naturally leavened pizza dough recipe and guide to get your 

Mushroom Pizza: The Fancy Treatment | Recipe & How To

Mushroom Pizza: The Fancy Treatment | Recipe & How To

This is another all-timer for me. A simple mushroom pizza that feels super luxe but comes together really easily. This is one to bust out for date night even if that just means crushing a whole pizza to your dome. A mix of mushrooms sauteed with fresh thyme, garlic and shallot finished with a little sherry vinegar and soy sauce. This one feels fancy pants even if you aren’t wearing any.

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 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!

Mushroom Pizza: The Fancy Treatment | Recipe & How To

This is another all-timer for me. A simple mushroom pizza that feels super luxe but comes together really easily. This is one to bust out for date night even if that just means crushing a whole pizza to your dome. A mix of mushrooms sauteed with fresh thyme, garlic and shallot finished with a little sherry vinegar and soy sauce. This one feels fancy pants even if you aren't wearing any.
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 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!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Pizza
Cuisine: BBQ, Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian
Keyword: Mushrooms, Ooni, Pizza, sourdough, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 pizza
Author: Santa Barbara Baker

Ingredients

Sauteed Mixed Mushrooms

  • 300-400 g Mixed Mushrooms Sliced. Any fresh variety will do. Button, cremini, shiitake, portobello, oyster, maitake, chantrelle, etc. Whatever interesting ones you can your hands on! Wild foraged even better.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1 Small Shallot Diced.
  • 1 sprig Fresh Thyme Leaves only.
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter I use grassfed unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp Sherry Vinegar (approximate) A good dash.
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce

Pizza

  • 1 cup Sauteed Mixed Mushrooms (from above)
  • 100 g Fresh Mozzarella (approximate)
  • 1/4 cup Fontina or other Semi-Soft Cheese Shredded. In the video I have some blue cheese in the mix to keep things funky.
  • 1 dough ball Pizza Dough A naturally fermented (sourdough) recipe and guide.

Instructions

Sauteed Mushrooms

  • Watch the video for the full how to!
  • Add oil to large pan over medium high heat.
  • Add mushrooms, do not overcrowd the pan.
  • Sauté till lightly browned.
  • Lower heat to low and add butter. Top with minced garlic, shallots, and thyme.
  • Cook briefly over low heat, you don't want the garlic to brown.
  • Add sherry vinegar and soy sauce. Scraping up any bits left on the pan.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Let cool briefly before topping pizza or store in a deli container.

Pizza

  • Watch the video for the full how to!
  • Preheat your Ooni Koda 16 for at least 30 minutes, I like to heat the center of the oven deck to around 850f before loading this style of pizza.
  • From the crust in begin adding mozzarella, breaking into chunks about the size of a large marble.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese blend.
  • Top with generously with the sauteed mixed mushrooms.
  • 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. Season with salt and pepper. Slice into 6 slices, serve immediately. I serve my pizza on this 14" Wooden Pizza Peel.

Notes

In the Mushroom Pizza: The Fancy Treatment Video I’m using the 14″ Pizza Peel from Ooni to load the pizzas and this 12″ Perforated Peel is currently being used as my turning peel. I 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.
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Smoked Sausage, Tomato, & Basil Pizza Recipe & How To| The Spicy Summer Smoke

Smoked Sausage, Tomato, & Basil Pizza Recipe & How To| The Spicy Summer Smoke

Summer vibes are still at full blaze on this smoked sausage, fresh cherry tomato, and basil pizza. Living in Santa Barbara one of my favorite outdoor cooking activities is Santa Maria Style BBQ. Most well known for tri-tip cooked over an open red oak fired 

Pepperoni & Smoked Pineapple Pizza Recipe | The Forbidden Smoke

Pepperoni & Smoked Pineapple Pizza Recipe | The Forbidden Smoke

Pineapple may be the most forbidden of all pizza toppings. By who? I’m not really sure, but the haters are out there lurking around or maybe they’re just out for a troll Pineapple get’s a bad rap. I can think of many more egregious topping 

Easy Sourdough Pizza Dough Recipe & Video Guide

Easy Sourdough Pizza Dough Recipe & Video Guide

A guide to my naturally leavened pizza dough. 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 point for you on your own dough adventures. I don’t label my pizza as one particular style as I’ll often use the same dough for multiple styles of bakes. I think of it as an “artisan style” dough as in care is taken at every step of the process from the organic and minimal processed ingredients to a slow and long fermentation using natural methods. My goal is delicious pizza. I hope this guide gets you making and eating some!

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Sourdough Pizza Crust

The Santa Barbara Baker naturally leavened (sourdough) pizza dough recipe and guide. This dough is designed for Ooni pizza ovens, the Gozney Roccbox or indoors on the Baking Steel. When prepared and baked properly the pizza should have a crisp yet tender bite with beautiful leopard spotting. A slice that crunches a bit when you can pick it up and can hold substantial toppings. The interior moist, airy and never bland.
I think of it as an "artisan style" dough as in care is taken at every step of the process from the organic and minimal processed ingredients to a slow and long fermentation using natural methods. The goal is delicious pizza. This dough can be used the same day or cold fermented, best used within 4 days.
Important: This dough recipe was developed using organic flours from Central Milling. The protein content and processing of flours can vary widely from brand to brand and may have a significant impact on your final product.
Prep Time1 day
Active Prep Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Pizza, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian, Pizza
Keyword: Baking Steel, Dough, Naturally Leavened, Ooni, Ooni Koda 16, Ooni Pizza Dough, Ooni Pizza Ovens, Pizza, Pizza Dough, Roccbox, sourdough, Sourdough Pizza
Author: Santa Barbara Baker

Ingredients

Starter

  • 25 g Sourdough Culture The 25g is pulled from your mother culture also commonly called a "starter." I like to use a freshly fed culture. You can build one easily yourself, just need some flour, water, and time. I like the method in the Ken Forkish Book: The Elements of Pizza
  • 100 g Bread Flour I use Artisan Bakers Craft+ Organic Bread flour from Central Milling.
  • 100 g Water Room temperature filtered water.

Final Dough Mix

Instructions

Make the Starter (6-12 hrs before final dough mix)

  • Add 100g water to a 1-quart deli container.
  • Add 25g sourdough culture to the water and mix with your hand, pinching to break up the culture.
  • Add flour to water and culture mixture, stir to all dry flour is absorbed.
  • Cover. Let rest at room temperature for 6-12 hours. It should double in size. Time and activity will vary by location and conditions.

Final Dough Mix (at least 8 hours before baking pizza)

  • Add "00" Flour, Bread Flour, T85 Flour to the mixer bowl. Mix on lowest speed
  • Add 450g filtered water to the starter and and mix by hand till the starter is mostly dissolved into the water.
  • Turn mixer off and add the starter and water mix. Mix on lowest speed just till the dry flour is incorporated. Cover and let rest in mixer bowl about 25 minutes.
  • Add 25g salt to the mixer bowl and mix on low speed. After the salt is worked into the dough slowly add 10g extra virgin olive oil with mixer running. Mix about 3-4 minutes on low to medium speed. The dough should look mostly smooth.
  • Re-weigh your dough to get your final dough ball size (divide total by 4 or 5 depending on desired pizza size, 4 for a 13-15in pizza 5 for 10-12in).
  • Cover tightly. Let bulk ferment at room temperature for 1-5 hours (actual time will depend on your environment it should almost double. Watch the video for more details)

Balling the pizza dough balls

  • Lightly oil a half sheet pan or dough tray. (I place the dough ball(s) I plan to use the same day on their own sheet or plate)
  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour. With floured hands remove the dough from the bowl.
  • Lightly dust the top of the dough with flour.
  • Using a scale as you go. Divide the dough into 4 -5 portions. (4 dough balls for 13-15 in. pizzas, 5 for 10-12 in.) I use a bench scrapper to cut the dough.
  • Working with the dough in your hands form into balls, making sure to close. Watch the video to learn how.
  • Place on half sheet pan or dough tray. Cover tightly. Let ferment at room temperature till dough balls are looking nice and perky with micro bubbles visible when looking at the surface of the dough. 1-4 hours, actual time depends on your environment.
  • For cold fermentation, refrigerate dough balls for up to 4 days for best results. For same day, enjoy!

Tempering the Dough (at least 1.5 hours before baking pizzas if dough has been cold fermented)

  • Temper the dough by removing from the refrigerator and allowing to come to room temperature before using. You may carefully remove individual dough balls and temper on an oiled, covered plate reserving additional dough balls for later use.

Notes

Updated 6/9/2021, 7/7//21.
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Old Version

Introduction

Mixing the Starter

Final Dough Mix

Dough Balling & Final Fermentation

Tempering the Dough & Final Thoughts

Homemade Sourdough Pizza Dough (old version)

A guide to my Santa Barbara Baker naturally leavened pizza dough. This dough can be used in your in Ooni pizza oven, Roccbox or indoors on the Baking Steel . I hope this can serve as a starting point for you on your own dough adventures. I don't label my pizza as one particular style as I'll often use the same dough for multiple styles of bakes. I think of it as an "artisan style" dough as in care is taken at every step of the process from the organic and minimal processed ingredients to a slow and long fermentation using natural methods. My goal is delicious pizza. I hope this guide gets you making and eating some!
Prep Time1 day
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Pizza, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian, Pizza, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: Ooni, Ooni Koda 16, Ooni Pizza Dough, Ooni Pizza Ovens, Pizza Dough, sourdough, Sourdough Pizza
Servings: 4 dough balls
Author: Santa Barbara Baker

Ingredients

Starter

  • 50 g Sourdough Culture
  • Bread Flour I use organic bread flour from Central Milling or King Arthur. Feel free to experiment with blending 50g of other flours; T85 Flour or Rye Flour are great here.
  • Water I use room temperature filtered water. If it's especially warm out I'll make part of the 100g ice to keep temps down. In the winter if my starter is not feeling very active I warm the water to 85f.

Final Dough Mix

  • 250 g Starter (from above) Should be about doubled in size, 6-12hrs from mixing the starter.
  • 300 g Bread Flour I use organic bread flour from Central Milling or King Arthur.
  • 250 g "00" Flour I use "00" Normal from Central Milling. If using Caputo, this is the blue bag. The red bag works great too, but less suited for the high heat of the Ooni.
  • 90 g Whole Grain Blend In the video I'm using 70g of T85 Flour and 20g of Rye Flour. You can play around with the blend here, but use caution with going to big on heartier grains they can cause the dough to be more difficult to stretch and easier to rip. Even small amounts can add a flavor punch.
  • 20 g Salt I use kosher salt or sea salt.
  • 10 g Olive Oil I use California grown extra virgin olive oil.
  • 1 g Barley Malt (optional) Adds a tiny note of sweetness and can increase fermentation activity. Feel free to leave it out.
  • 380 g Water Room temperature. If it's especially warm out I'll make part ice to keep temps down.

Instructions

Mixing the Starter (6-12 hrs before final dough mix)

  • Add 100g water to a 1-quart deli container.
  • Add the 50g sourdough culture to the water and mix with your hand, pinching to break up the culture. You want it mixed, but it does not need to be fully dissolved. Watch the video for full details.
  • Add flour to water and culture mixture, stir to all dry flour is absorbed.
  • Cover. Let rest at room temperature for 6-12 hours. It should double in size. Time and activity will vary by location and conditions. Watch the starter video for more insights.

Final Dough Mix (at least 8 hours before pizza time, I prefer 24 hours or more)

  • Add 350g room temperature water to a small bowl, add starter and mix mix by hand till mostly homogeneous. I mix mine in a 1 quart measuring cup.
  • In a large bowl mix 300g bread flour, 250g "00" flour, and 90g whole grain blend (In the video I'm using 70g T85 flour, and 20g rye flour.
  • Add the water and starter mixture to the flour and stir just till flour is incorporated. Cover and let rest for 25 minutes at room temperature.
  • Mix 20g salt, 30g water, and 1g barley malt (optional) in a small bowl (it will not fully dissolve)
  • Begin folding and kneading the dough, working in the salt slurry small amounts at a time till fully incorporated, be patient. This should take 5-10 minutes. Cover the bowl tightly and let rest for 25 minutes. Watch the final dough mix video for full details.
  • Gradually knead and fold 10g olive oil into the dough until fully incorporated and smooth. This should take about 5 minutes.
  • Re-weigh your dough to get your final dough ball size (divide total by 4 or 5 depending on desired pizza size, 4 for a 13-15in pizza 5 for 10-12in).
  • Cover tightly. Let bulk ferment at room temperature for 30 minutes to 4 hours. Watch the video for more insights on this process.

Balling the Dough & Final Fermentation (30 min – 4 hrs after final stage of dough mix)

  • Lightly oil 4 1qt glass bowls, dough tray, or a large dinner plate.
  • After 30 minutes to 4 hours uncover your dough (you want to see activity in the dough before proceeding but you can adjust your fermentation times between the bulk and ball ferments, if you went short on the bulk, go longer once the dough is balled up before it hits the fridge)
  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour. With floured hands remove the dough from the bowl.
  • Lightly dust the top of the dough with flour.
  • Using a scale as you go. Divide the dough into 4 -5 portions. (4 dough balls for 13-15 in. pizzas, 5 for 10-12 in.) I use a bench scrapper to cut the dough.
  • Working with the dough in your hands form into balls, making sure to close. Watch the video for full instructions.
  • Cover tightly. Let ferment at room temperature at least till you see activity in the dough (30min-1hr) or up to 8 hours (if using that day).
  • For cold fermentation, refrigerate dough balls for 24-72 hours before using. Watch the dough balling video for the full details.

Tempering the Dough (~1hr before baking pizzas if dough has been cold fermented)

  • Temper the dough by removing from the refrigerator and allowing to come to room temperature before using. Do not remove from the container they have been fermenting in till they are ready for use. I like to allow at least an hour typically. Keep an eye on it though as you do not want the dough to over-proof (dough will over-expand and eventually collapse). Watch the dough tempering video for full details. 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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