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Wood Stove Pizza

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, wood-fired pizza is a beloved culinary tradition that emphasizes the use of high heat and fresh ingredients. The intense heat of the wood stove creates a unique charred flavor and crispy crust that is hard to replicate. In many Italian regions, pizza is a communal dish, often enjoyed with family and friends during gatherings. Today, wood-fired pizza has gained popularity worldwide, with many pizzerias adopting this traditional method to create authentic flavors.

ItalianUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup sliced tomatoes
1 cup marinated roasted peppers
1 lb grilled chicken
1 cup asparagus, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup fresh oregano
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 cups pizza dough

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative with a cheesy flavor.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is lower in fat, while salami offers similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable cooking oil option.

1

Prepare asparagus by splitting it lengthwise and cutting it quickly, taking about 2 minutes.

2

Use a sharp knife and butcher block for cutting.

3

Chop fresh oregano by removing the stems and keeping the leaves, then rolling them up tight.

4

Place pizza dough on a floured surface and add a little extra virgin olive oil on top.

5

Assemble the pizza with garlic, tomatoes, onions, roasted peppers, asparagus, and other toppings.

6

Finish the pizza with fresh oregano and a dusting of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano mixed with Pecorino Romano.

7

Show the bottom of the pizza to demonstrate a crispy crust, indicating it's perfect like a cracker.

8

Season grilled chicken with salt after grilling for better flavor.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

wood stovepizza stonepizza peelrolling pin

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Wood-Fired PizzaStove-Baked Pizza

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