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<\/a><\/p>\nCLASSIC PIZZA DOUGH 300 ml (1 1\/4 cups) warm water To get water to right temperature, mix 175 ml (3\/4 cup) of cold tap water with 50 ml (1\/4 cup) boiled water. That will bring the temperature to around 36 C (96 F). Be careful not to go too warm or hot as that will kill yeast. Combine warm water with yeast and oil.<\/p>\n In a separate bowl, sift flour with salt.<\/p>\n If using a kitchen machine to knead, turn on second-lowest setting and gradually add water. Once they’re mixed, time 4 minutes on the same setting. If hand-kneading, knead for about 10 minutes until dough is stretchy and velvety.<\/p>\n Cover and set aside for 20 minutes, then hand-knead for about another minute.<\/p>\n Cut dough into 5 equal balls. Flatten slightly to make it easier to stretch later. Cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel and leave to proof for 2 hours. (If you want to do cold proofing — highly recommended — use a bit less yeast and leave proofing in a fridge for 24 to 48 hours. Cold proofing brings great, deep flavour to dough as it allows the yeast to work with the sugars in the flour longer.)<\/p>\n Once proofed, the dough can stretched and dressed with your toppings of choice.<\/p>\n Makes 5 pizzas.<\/p>\n Source: uuni.net (Uuni is a British-based company that manufactures portable wood-fired pizza ovens).<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n CLASSIC PIZZA SAUCE<\/strong> 1 clove garlic Chop garlic. In a pan, heat oil, then fry garlic over medium-high heat. Be careful it doesn’t brown. Add passata, salt, sugar, pepper and basil. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n Makes 500 ml (2 cups).<\/p>\n Source: uuni.net (Uuni is a British-based company that manufactures portable wood-fired pizza ovens).<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n SESAME SEED-CHILI FLATBREAD<\/strong> This can be made ahead.<\/p>\n 10 ml (2 tsp) yeast In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast and water to activate yeast. After 10 to 15 minutes, add 625 ml (2 1\/2 cups) of the flour. Mix dough until flour is incorporated, then add remaining flour and salt. Continue to mix dough until flour has been absorbed. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n Place dough on a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Return dough to bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled, 1 1\/2 to 2 hours.<\/p>\n Punch down dough and return to a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half, then divide those halves in half and continue until you have 16 equal pieces.<\/p>\n Roll out dough as thin as you can into a “free-form” round. Brush dough with olive oil and sprinkle about 0.5 to 1 ml (1\/8 to 1\/4 tsp) of each of the sesame seeds and chili flakes over top. Place in hot pizza oven and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute.<\/p>\n Makes 16 flatbreads.<\/p>\n Source: Chef Bart Hosmer for Forno Bravo, a pizza oven manufacturer based in Salinas, California<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n STRAWBERRY AND RHUBARB COBBLER<\/strong> Adding cornstarch to fruit mixture will thicken the fruit juices. You can substitute flour for the cornstarch if desired; just ensure the cooking time is more than 30 minutes to allow flour to “cook” though so you do not have a grainy finish.<\/p>\n Filling Dough Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine filling ingredients and toss gently so fruit is evenly coated with cornstarch and sugar is mixed throughout. Place in a buttered cast-iron dish or similar high-heat baking dish.<\/p>\n Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut butter into small pieces and add to bowl. Using your hands or a fork, cut in butter until it is broken up to smaller pea-size pieces. Add cream and stir until ingredients are combined. The batter will be sticky and small lumps are OK.<\/p>\n Spread dough evenly over top of fruit mixture and place in pizza oven. Bake at about 180 C (350 F) for 35 to 40 minutes or until cobbler dough is golden brown and fruit juices are bubbling.<\/p>\n Makes 8 to 10 servings.<\/p>\n Source: Chef Bart Hosmer for Forno Bravo, a pizza oven manufacturer based in Salinas, California<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>This recipe, developed in Europe, calls for Type 00 flour, which is a European designation indicating very finely milled flour. It’s difficult to find in North America, but experts suggest the best substitute is bread flour or, in a pinch, all-purpose flour. You may have to increase the amount of water slightly.<\/p>\n
\n10 ml (2 tsp) dry yeast (or 20 ml\/4 tsp fresh yeast)
\n15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
\n500 ml (2 cups) Type 00 flour or substitute
\n10 ml (2 tsp) salt<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis European recipe calls for “passata,” an uncooked puree of ripe tomatoes that have been crushed and strained of seeds and skins. It is available at Italian grocery stores or you can make your own.<\/p>\n
\n15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
\n500 ml (2 cups) passata
\n2 ml (1\/2 tsp) salt
\n7 ml (1 1\/2 tsp) sugar
\nBlack pepper
\nHandful chopped basil<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis recipe, with Syrian roots, calls for chili flakes and sesame seeds, but the topping can be varied based on your preferences. Parmesan cheese gives a wonderful salty punch and fennel seed and sea salt are tasty. Serve with your choice of dips.<\/p>\n
\n625 ml (2 1\/2 cups) warm water
\n1.5 l (6 cups) all-purpose flour
\n15 ml (1 tbsp) salt
\n30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
\n25 ml (5 tsp) sesame seeds
\n20 ml (4 tsp) chili flakes<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nBaking in a pizza oven usually requires temperatures comparable to conventional ovens. But the wood fire gives new life to this seasonal dessert.<\/p>\n
\n750 ml (3 cups) strawberries, sliced into quarters
\n500 ml (2 cups) rhubarb, peeled, sliced into 2.5-cm (1-inch) blocks
\n30 ml (2 tbsp) cornstarch
\n15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp) brown sugar
\n5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
\n1 lime, juice and zest<\/p>\n
\n500 ml (2 cups) all-purpose flour
\n30 ml (2 tbsp) sugar
\n15 ml (1 tbsp) baking powder
\n5 ml (1 tsp) salt
\n50 ml (1\/4 cup) unsalted butter, chilled
\n375 ml (1 1\/2 cups) heavy cream<\/p>\n