CookingUpdated 2 years ago
How big of a pizza can I make in each oven size?
13” - up to 12” pie (leaves room on the edges)
16” - up to 15” pie (leaves room on the edges)
Can you cook other foods in it as well?
- Absolutely. Veggies, meats and fish work great in the oven. Heat a cast iron in the oven for about 15 minutes and you'll be searing in no time.
Why is my pizza undercooked on the bottom?
Regardless of model, make sure you heat your stone for at least 20-30 minutes on full heat before launching your pizza. The longer you heat the stone, the better. You can check the heat of the stone with an infrared thermometer if you want to be absolutely sure of the temp. If you’ve followed all of these pointers and the bottom of your pizza still isn’t cooking enough, reduce your oven’s heat right after launching your pizza. This will allow the bottom more time to cook.
Why is my dough sticking?
- Use lots of flour during every step of the pizza building process. If you are building your pizza directly on the peel, make sure there is ample flour underneath it and consistently shake the peel to make sure your dough is able to slide freely. Beware that once you have sauced your dough, the sauce will eventually begin to seep through and create a sticking effect to the peel, so work quickly if possible. Using a lighter amount of toppings reduces the chance of sticking and allows for a more even bake.
What recipes should I be using?
- Making pizza dough and sauce at home is very simple, inexpensive, and usually yields the most flavorful pizza. You can find our go-to recipes here along with some other useful cooking tips.
Why is one side of my crust burnt?
- Naturally, the back of your pizza oven will be hotter than the front as the back is where the heat source lives. This just means that you’ll want to keep an eye on your pizza and rotate it one half or one quarter turn (depending on doneness) every 20-30 seconds with your pizza peel or a long spatula. Paying close attention to your pizza and rotating it properly will drastically improve your results.
Why isn't my pizza stone getting hot enough?
- Be sure that your oven isn’t facing toward the wind as this could potentially slow the heating process. As long as you heat your stone for at least 20-30 minutes on high heat, it should get more than hot enough to cook the underside of your pizza evenly.
How do I launch my pizza correctly?
- Make sure your stone has been preheated for at least 20-30 minutes on high heat and that your pizza can move freely upon shaking the peel. Then, slide your pizza onto the center of the stone.
My oven is too hot, the pizza is overcooking.
- The hotter you cook your pizza, the more attention you’ll need to pay to rotations and crust doneness. As long as you’ve heated the stone properly and are rotating the pizza as necessary, you should get a great, evenly cooked pie in as little as a minute and a half. The pizza cooking process is very involved, which is part of what makes it so fun! There’s no better feeling than cooking your pizza to your own version of perfection.