Tag: sourdough

It’s Corn! How to Make a Corn and Bacon Pizza

It’s Corn! How to Make a Corn and Bacon Pizza

It’s Corn! Inspired by the famous seasonal Corn Pie from Razza in Jersey City, NJ this sweet corn and bacon pizza showcases summer’s favorite lump with knobs along with smoky bacon, shaved shallots, and a blast of heat from Calabrian chili paste. I can’t imagine 

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!

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The BEST Sourdough Pizza Recipe for Ooni Pizza Ovens

The BEST Sourdough Pizza Recipe for Ooni Pizza Ovens

The Santa Barbara Baker naturally leavened (sourdough) pizza dough recipe and guide. The best sourdough pizza recipe for Ooni pizza ovens and other backyard pizza ovens such as the Gozney Roccbox or indoors on the Baking Steel. If sourdough isn’t your thing check out my amazing easy no knead 

Potato, Bacon & Egg Pizza Recipe & Ooni How To Video

Potato, Bacon & Egg Pizza Recipe & Ooni How To Video

Any time is pizza time around the Santa Barbara Baker house. This pizza was designed with the earlier part of the day in mind but amazing any time of day. I throw some dates in the mix for those wake and bake moments when you 

Rainbow Chard Pizza Recipe & How To Video

Rainbow Chard Pizza Recipe & How To Video

Learn how to make a rainbow chard pizza in your Ooni Pizza Oven. Rainbow Chard is one of my favorite greens for pizza. A rainbow of colors, a variety of textures, delicious and one of the healthiest greens out there make it an easy choice for the pizza passionate lifestyle. Rainbow chard, cooked down with garlic and onions join fresh mozzarella cheese, pine nuts, and some salty funk from Pecorino Romano. This is one of those pies where the balsamic vinegar drizzle is appropriate, go at it. This rainbow chard pizza brings the fancy pizza place vibes without that wait. 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!

Rainbow Chard Pizza

Rainbow Chard is one of my favorite greens for pizza. A rainbow of colors, a variety of textures, delicious and one of the healthiest greens out there make it an easy choice for the pizza passionate lifestyle. Rainbow chard, cooked down with garlic and onions join fresh mozzarella cheese, pine nuts, and some salty funk from Pecorino Romano. This is one of those pies where the balsamic vinegar drizzle is appropriate, go at it. This rainbow chard pizza brings the fancy pizza place vibes without that wait. Enjoy.
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Pizza
Cuisine: American, Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian
Keyword: Chard, Ooni, Ooni Koda 16, Ooni Pizza Ovens, Pine nuts, Pizza Dough, Rainbow Chard Pizza, Sourdough Pizza, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 pizza
Author: Santa Barbara Baker

Ingredients

Rainbow Chard Pizza Topping

Pizza

Instructions

Rainbow Chard Pizza Topping

  • Remove leaves from chard stems. Dice chard stems, about a 1/4 in, set aside. Roughly chop chard leaves.
  • Add olive oil to a deep skillet over medium heat. Add chard stems and onion, cook till just softened. Add the garlic and cook briefly being careful not to burn. Add chard leaves and continue cooking about 4 minutes. Turn heat off, add vinegar and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let cool 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.
  • Begin building the pizza by adding the fresh mozzarella cheese followed by the pine nuts. Top with a generous amount of the rainbow chard pizza topping from above. Add Pecorino Romano and drizzle with Extra Virgin 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. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Slice, serve immediately. I serve my pizza on this 14" Wooden Pizza Peel.

Notes

In the Rainbow Chard 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!

Chris Bianco’s Pizza Rosa in the Ooni Pizza Oven

Chris Bianco’s Pizza Rosa in the Ooni Pizza Oven

Recreating the iconic “Rosa” pizza from Pizzeria Bianco at home with in the Ooni Pizza Oven. Thinly sliced red onions, coarsely grated Parmigiano Reggiano, rosemary, pistachios, and extra virgin olive oil combine to make something that is truly mind blowing in flavor. If you’ve never 

Pizza Margherita Baked in the Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven

Pizza Margherita Baked in the Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven

A casual Margherita Monday bake in the Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven. For this bake I use the “ultra low zone” (not in the Ooni manual! Check out my vids!) to go for a longer crispier bake. I try to eat a Marg every day, 

Twice Baked Potato Pizza | Recipe & How To Video

Twice Baked Potato Pizza | Recipe & How To Video

Potatoes are an all time favorite pizza topping for me. All forms of potatoes are welcome on my pies from roasted to mashed. For this pizza I’m channeling the flavors of a twice baked potato into pizza form. I keep the mash on the potatoes rustic and fortify them with plenty of creme fraiche to help them hold up during the bake in the pizza oven. With bacon and chives in the mix this pizza brings the classic twice baked potato flavors and makes for an absolutely delicious pizza. Comforting and satisfying with a flavor that keeps you reaching for another slice. This was one of my favorite pies in recent memories and I’m stoked to share it with all of you. I hope you enjoy. One Love!

For this bake in the Ooni 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!

Twice Baked Potato Pizza

Potatoes are an all time favorite pizza topping for me. All forms of potatoes are welcome on my pies from roasted to mashed. For this pizza I'm channeling the flavors of a twice baked potato into pizza form. I keep the mash on the potatoes rustic and fortify them with plenty of creme fraiche to help them hold up during the bake in the pizza oven. With bacon and chives in the mix this pizza brings the classic twice baked potato flavors and makes for an absolutely delicious pizza. Comforting and satisfying with a flavor that keeps you reaching for another slice. This was one of my favorite pies in recent memories and I'm stoked to share it with all of you. I hope you enjoy. One Love!
For this bake in the Ooni 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!
Prep Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Pizza
Cuisine: American, Italian, Pizza
Keyword: Bacon, Ooni Koda 16, Ooni Pizza Ovens, Potatoes, Sourdough Pizza, Twice Baked Potato Pizza
Servings: 1 pizza
Author: Santa Barbara Baker

Ingredients

Mashed Potato Topping

  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 6 oz Crème Fraîche
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 3 oz Unsalted Butter

Pizza

Instructions

Mashed Potato Topping

  • 1/4 or 1/2 any large potatoes and rinse under cool water.
  • Using a large pot, bring 3 quarts water to a boil over high heat. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander.
  • Wipe out the pot used to boil the potatoes in and add butter and milk. Return potatoes to pot and roughly mash using a wire potato masher. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let cool 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.
  • Begin building the pizza by adding the fresh mozzarella, top with dollops of the mashed potato mixture, I like to go generous. Sprinkle with shredded white cheddar. Add a small handful of bacon lardons. 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 at least 20 seconds. Top with minced chives. Slice, serve immediately. I serve my pizza on this 14" Wooden Pizza Peel.

Notes

In the Twice Baked Potato 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!

Pepperoni & Basil Pizza in the Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven

Pepperoni & Basil Pizza in the Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven

I’m baking up a 14 inch pepperoni and basil pizza on sourdough crust in the Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven. It’s the perfect pizza for a lazy Saturday afternoon. I show you a standard bake in the Koda 16 providing all the pizza making tips 

How to Bake Large Pizzas in the Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven

How to Bake Large Pizzas in the Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven

The easiest way to bake large (14-16in.) pizzas in the Ooni Koda 16. Full baked, never burned! Learn how to bake large 14-16 inch pizzas in your Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven. I teach you the easiest technique to successfully bake a large crispy pizza 

Pizza Margherita on 4-Day Dough in the Ooni Koda 16

Pizza Margherita on 4-Day Dough in the Ooni Koda 16

Despite saying 3-day for most of the video this is actually day 4 of my Ooni ” Marg Every Day” series! Day 4 of cold fermentation I often find dough can be starting to be past it’s prime. This time it made for a great bake and a tasty pizza! It’s Pizza Margherita on a 4-day fermented batch of my sourdough pizza dough in the Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven. 

I hope you enjoy the “Marg Every Day” series and plan to make the Pizza Margherita a part of your every day pizza lifestyle. 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! I love you all. One Love!

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PIZZA MARGHERITA ON 72-HOUR DOUGH IN THE OONI KODA 16

PIZZA MARGHERITA ON 72-HOUR DOUGH IN THE OONI KODA 16

It’s Marg every day and today’s the day for a 72 hour cold fermented Pizza Margherita. 72 hours is many people’s favorite cold fermentation length. It often hits the sweet spot of being full of flavor and easy to work with. It’s another Pizza Margherita 

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 

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pizza | Recipe & Ooni Pizza Oven How To

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pizza | Recipe & Ooni Pizza Oven How To

Brussels sprouts are an all-time favorite seasonal topping for me. In the colder months I can’t get enough of them. Make sure to roast up some extra in case the munchies hit while the oven is heating. Paired with the always amazing Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon and Roasted Garlic this is an absolutely delicious pizza. I show you how I bake it up in the Ooni Koda 16.

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’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!

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pizza

Brussels sprouts are an all-time favorite seasonal topping for me. In the colder months I can't get enough of them. Make sure to roast up some extra in case the munchies hit while the oven is heating. Paired with the always amazing Nueske's Applewood Smoked Bacon and Roasted Garlic this is an absolutely delicious pizza. I show you how I bake it up in the Ooni Koda 16.
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'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
Keyword: Bacon, Eggplant Parmesan, mozzarela, Ooni, Ooni Koda 16, Roasted Garlic, sourdough, Sourdough Pizza
Servings: 1 pizza
Author: Santa Barbara Baker

Ingredients

Instructions

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

  • Preheat oven to 400f with fan on. Toss quartered Brussels sprouts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast until lightly charred, about 8 minutes. Let cool 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.
  • Begin building the pizza by adding the fresh mozzarella and parmesan to the stretched pizza dough.
  • Top with roasted garlic cloves. Arranging so each slice gets a full clove.
  • Top with roasted Brussels sprouts followed by the bacon. Add reserved Brussels sprouts leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and 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. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired. Slice, serve immediately. I serve my pizza on this 14" Wooden Pizza Peel.

Notes

In the Brussels Sprouts and 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.
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!

Feeding Your Sourdough Starter | Easy Sourdough Pizza Recipe & Video

Feeding Your Sourdough Starter | Easy Sourdough Pizza Recipe & Video

How to easily maintain your sourdough starter. I show you how I feed my wild yeast culture. It doesn’t have to be complicated! Check out the full Santa Barbara Baker Sourdough Pizza Recipe and Guide! his dough can be used in your in Ooni pizza oven or 

Winter Squash & Caramelized Onion Pizza Recipe & How To Video

Winter Squash & Caramelized Onion Pizza Recipe & How To Video

This pizza is a must bake for the holiday season or any moment when winter squash is in peak form. Delicata squash with it’s earthy sweetness is a great choice. I combine the roasted winter squash with rich caramelized onions and dates. I add in 

Pepperoni Cups & Pickled Jalapeños Pizza Recipe | Ooni How To Video

Pepperoni Cups & Pickled Jalapeños Pizza Recipe | Ooni How To Video

My favorite late night slice, pepperoni and pickled jalapeño. A classic combo baked up thin and crispy in my Ooni Pizza Oven. This is a bold slice for when you’re ready to wreck your palate. Go big. 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!

Pepperoni Cups and Pickled Jalapeño Pizza

My favorite late night slice, pepperoni and pickled jalapeño. A classic combo baked up thin and crispy in my Ooni Pizza Oven. This is a bold slice for when you're ready to wreck your palate. Go big. 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! One Love!
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Pizza
Cuisine: American, Italian, Pizza
Keyword: New York Style Pizza, NYstyle, Ooni, Pepperoni, Pickles, ronicups, Sourdough Pizza, Spicy
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.
  • In a small bowl mix shredded cheese (the finely shredded parmesan helps keep the mozzarella from clumping).
  • 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.
  • Add shredded cheese. You want just a light covering.
  • Top with pepperoni. Apply generously, the roni will shrink and cup in the oven.
  • 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 Roni Cups & Pickled Jalapeño 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.
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!

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