This Wood Fired Pizza Dough Recipe comes out with a great flavor and perfect texture. It's not too thick or thin, can hold a good amount of toppings, and works perfectly when cooked on a grill like the Big Green Egg. If you prefer not to make your own pizza crust, try this Naan Pizza with Italian Sausage!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
I LOVE wood-fired pizza. The addition of the smokey flavor from the all-natural lump charcoal that I use takes this pizza to a whole new level.
The bottom is perfectly crunchy and supports the weight of the toppings nicely. The outer crust is thick and somewhat chewy but is so flavorful from the Italian seasonings that it's a must-eat crust.
Ingredients
Liquids: You'll need water and olive oil.
Bread: To make the Pizza Dough, you'll need All-Purpose Flour and Instant Dry Yeast.
Herbs and Spices: Kosher Salt, Sugar, Onion Powder, Dried Rosemary, and Garlic Powder.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Mix all dry ingredients except the yeast in a large bowl.
Place the yeast and water in a separate Bowl, Stand Mixer, or Food Processor with a Dough Hook. Remember, water must be between 105° and 110°F. Allow the yeast to bloom for about 10 minutes.
Step 2: Now pour your dry ingredients into the water/yeast mixture and mix using your hands or dough hook attachment.
Once you have reached a firm and smooth consistency, transfer the dough to an oiled bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise for one hour. When pressed in the middle, the dough is ready to form into a crust, and the indention stays. If it springs back, your dough is not done rising.
Step 3: Once done rising, punch the dough ball down to release air pockets, knead the dough on a lightly floured surface, roll it into a circle, and fold the edges over to create an outer crust.
Using a fork, poke holes all over the homemade pizza crust so it doesn't bubble up.
Lightly sprinkle cornmeal on a tray, cutting board, etc., then form your crust.
Step 4: Heat the grill/smoker or oven to 500°F with the pizza stone already in place. Top the pizza with your favorite pizza toppings. Slide the pizza onto the stone and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is plump and golden brown.
Expert Tips
- To add even more flavor to this pizza, brush the crust with some easy garlic butter halfway through the cooking time.
- This recipe is specific to a longer cooking time at a lower temperature than a pizza Oven such as the Ooni pizza oven, where the pizza would cook in 2 minutes at a much higher temperature.
Recipe FAQs
This depends on the wood-fired pizza cooking method you plan to use. If you are using a wood-fired pizza oven such as the Ooni pizza oven, then you will want to use a 00 flour for your crust. On the other hand, if you are making a wood-fired pizza on the Big Green Egg, all-purpose flour will work fine because of the lower temp and longer cooking time.
The most important part of making a wood-fired pizza starts with the crust and the toppings. Be sure not to overload the pizza. Less can really be more in this scenario. When using a high heat Pizza Oven such as the Ooni, use a 00 flour for a quick two-minute cooking time. On the other hand, make a thicker crust using all-purpose flour when using a pizza stone on a Big Green Egg.
Wood-fired pizza tastes much better than baked because you get the smokey, earthy tones from the fire.
To get a crispy pizza crust in a wood-fired pizza oven, it's imperative that you go light on the sauce and toppings. The crust will naturally crisp around the edges and cook quickly on the bottom, providing its not soggy from too much sauce.
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Wood Fired Pizza Dough Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ Cups Warm water 105°-110°F
- 3 ½ Cups Unbleached All Purpose Flour
- 2 ¼ tsp. Instant Dry Yeast
- 1 Tbsp. Sugar
- ¾ tsp. Kosher Salt
- ½ tsp. Onion Powder
- ½ tsp. Dried Rosemary
- ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat Grill/Smoker/Oven to 500°F with the pizza stone inside.
- Combine Flour, Salt, Sugar, and Seasonings in one bowl.
- In a separate bowl combine yeast and warm water allowing yeast to bloom for about 10 minutes.
- Add the dry ingredients into the water/yeast mixture and combine by hand or mix using a stand mixer.
- Transfer dough ball to a well oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for one hour.
- Remove Dough ball and knead for about 5 minutes or until firm and strong.
- Using floured hands or a rolling pin roll the dough out into a flat circle and curl edges to create an outer crust.
- Add your favorite toppings.
- Place on the preheated pizza stone and cook for 15-20 minutes or until desired crust color and texture has been reached.
- Remove, Slice, and Serve!
Optional:
- Just before placing the pizza on the stone, brush the outer crust with butter or olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt and garlic powder.
Notes
- To add even more flavor to this pizza, brush the crust with some easy garlic butter halfway through the cooking time.
- This recipe is specific to a longer cooking time at a lower temperature than a pizza Oven such as the Ooni pizza oven, where the pizza would cook in 2 minutes at a much higher temperature.
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