Is it worth getting a pizza oven?

Is it worth getting a pizza oven

Are you thinking about getting a pizza oven for your home? If so, you may be wondering if it’s worth the investment or the time to build one yourself or perhaps buying a portable pizza oven you can pack away. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of owning a pizza oven to …

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Popular pizza toppings in the USA, Europe, and the UK.

Popular pizza toppings

Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world, with millions of people enjoying this tasty Italian dish every day. In fact 3 billion pizzas are sold in the US each year according to the National Association of Pizza Operators. There are countless different toppings that can be added to pizza, from classic …

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Why are my homegrown tomatoes bitter?

Tomatoes FAQ

When you grow your own tomatoes at home you’re looking forward to that amazing flavor, but sometimes that just doesn’t come and you’re probably on this page as you’re asking yourself “why are my tomatoes bitter? You may have grown the fabled San Marzano to make a homemade pizza sauce or you may just be …

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Want to make your own pizza oven?

Make your own pizza oven

It’s always good to have a dream, and if you’re on this website then it’s likely your dream is to build your own pizza oven but what does it take to build your own? There are are few questions that need to be answered first though, and it’s worth having a really good think and …

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Pizza oven menu planning and timings

Pizza Oven Menu Suggestions

Pizza will be one of the most popular dishes you cook in your pizza oven but if you have a traditional wood-fired brick oven which stores heat then you will be able to cook a larger variety of foods and plan a menu utilizing the drops in temperature your oven will experience. For this you …

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12 tips for hosting a pizza oven party

Pizza Box for a pizza oven party

If it was just about eating pizza then you probably wouldn’t need to go through the process of building a wood-fired pizza oven, and would settle for cooking your shop bought pizza in your kitchen oven or ordering a takeaway but once you have a proper pizza oven then there’s a lot more theatre to …

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The best wood for your pizza oven

Best wood for pizza oven

Using the correct type of wood or fuel in your wood fired pizza oven will ensure you can get the very high temperatures and sustained heat required to get the best tasting pizzas so here’s everything you need to know. Hardwood is the best wood for a pizza oven The ideal cooking environment for cooking …

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How does a pizza oven work?

How does a pizza oven work?

Using a pizza oven can seem like an artform, and in many ways it is, but by understanding how it works you can start to understand the best ways to cook your food and get the results you desire. The short answer How do wood-fired pizza ovens work? A simple explanation is that a fire …

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The best slow proof pizza dough recipe

Slow Proof Pizza Dough Recipe

If you’ve gone to the effort of owning your own pizza oven then it’s your duty to ensure the pizzas you’re cooking do it justice and that all starts with using the best ingredients. After that it’s all about using the best techniques and that starts with how you make your dough and we highly …

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Where Did Pizza Originate?

Where Did Pizza Originate?

When you hear “pizza”, you probably think “Italian”, right? But did pizza actually originate in Italy? Let’s find out… What is pizza really? Getting to the basics I think we can agree that pizza is round flatbread with other ingredients on top, and that simplicity is at the heart of why we love it so much. People have been …

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