Wood-fired Pizza Recipe
Make Wood-fired Pizza Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Tomato Sauce
Cheese & Finishes
Toppings
Method
Dough
- 1
Hydrate and combine
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt. In a separate bowl, bloom the yeast in warm water for about 5 minutes, then whisk in olive oil.
- 2
Knead and rise
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a clean bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 60-75 minutes.
- 3
Divide and rest
Punch down the dough and divide into two equal portions. Shape into balls and let rest for 10 minutes before stretching.
Tomato Sauce
- 4
Sauté garlic
In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Simmer and season
Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and salt. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes to blend flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cheese & Finishes
- 6
Prep cheese
Shred mozzarella if needed and grate Parmesan. Toss cheeses together in a bowl for easy topping.
- 7
Assemble
On a well-floured surface or a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal, flatten each dough ball into a 10-12 inch circle.
- 8
Bake
Preheat a wood-fired oven to very high heat (800-900°F / 427-482°C). Slide the pizza onto a hot stone and bake 6-8 minutes, rotating as needed until the crust is charred in spots and cheese is bubbling.
Toppings
- 9
Finish and serve
Remove pizza from oven. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, scatter torn basil leaves over the top, season with a pinch of salt if desired, slice, and serve hot.