Winter Squash and Caramelized Onion Pizza
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 the subtle crunch and acidity of chopped walnuts and a finale of heat from sliced jalapeño chiles. It's a ride as the flavors unfold in your mouth. This is delicious pizza. Make sure to get this pizza in your holiday eating lineup! 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! One Love!
Servings: 1 pizza
Ingredients
- 1 Small Delicata Squash Halved, seeds removed, sliced to 1/4 in thickness.
- 2 Large Brown Onions Sliced,1/4 in thickness.
- 1/4 cup Walnuts Roughly chopped.
- 1 Date Pitted and cut into small slices.
- 1 Jalapeño (optional) Thinly sliced. I like to use a red jalapeño for this recipe.
- 100 g Fresh Mozzarella (approximate)
- 1 tsp Minced Fresh Chives
- Olive Oil
- Pizza Dough A naturally fermented (sourdough) recipe & guide. Using store bought dough? Check out my vid on How to Make Store Bought Dough Awesome!
Instructions
Caramelized Onions
- Heat a heavy bottom pot over medium high heat. Add 1-2 tbsp avocado or canola oil.
- Add onions to pot, Stir to coat in oil. Once the onions have begun to sweat, lower heat and cool till golden brown stirring often. About 1 hour.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. I like to add a dash of soy sauce and a dash of Worcestershire Sauce (optional).
Roasted Delicata Squash
- Preheat oven to 375f. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Add squash slices to a small bowl, lightly coat in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange on baking sheet with room between slices.
- Roast till just softened (easily pierced with a fork). Do not overcook, the squash will roast more on the pizza. About 10 minutes.
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 dates and walnuts to the stretched pizza dough.
- Top with caramelized onions followed by the delicata squash. Add sliced jalapeños. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Let the crust set on a wire rack for a least 20 seconds. Top with minced chives. Slice, serve immediately. I serve my pizza on this 14" Wooden Pizza Peel.
Notes
In the Winter Squash and Caramelized Onion 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!