Ooni needs a warning that the learning curve is steep! If your first Ooni pizza was edible, pat yourself on the back. I always recommend an alternate meal plan for your first try!
Ooni Tips and Tricks
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1) Have the right equipment.
You'll want a long wood-handled metal pizza peel, pizza spinner, infrared thermometer, and a pizza cutter.
Ooni Tips and Tricks
Ugly Duckling Bakery
2) Start with max heat, then turn it down.
You can even turn the Ooni off to cook. This prevents burning your toppings.
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Ooni Tips and Tricks
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3) Flour your peel well.
Dusting your peel helps the pizza release. Folks also recommend to go light on toppings..
Ooni Tips and Tricks
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4) Let your Ooni pizza dough rise overnight in the fridge.
The slower, overnight rise gives you a better tasting crust and dough that is easier to shape.
Ooni Tips and Tricks
Ugly Duckling Bakery
5) Practice! Practice! Practice!
The downside of practicing is that you have to eat pizza!