Wood Fired Pizza (small) Recipe
Customizable small pizza made to your liking.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Allow to sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your wood-fired oven to a temperature of 800°F (427°C) for at least 30 minutes to ensure it’s hot enough.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide it into two equal pieces for small pizzas. Roll or stretch each piece into a 10-inch circle.
- 8
Add Sauce
Spread 1/2 cup of tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge.
- 9
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Add fresh basil leaves and any additional toppings of your choice.
- 10
Drizzle Olive Oil
Drizzle a little olive oil over the top of the assembled pizza for added flavor.
- 11
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the wood-fired oven using a pizza peel. Bake for about 90 seconds to 2 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 12
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice, and serve hot.