Ooni needs a warning that the learning curve is steep! If your first pizza is edible, congratulate yourself! Maybe have another meal ready for your first try!
Ooni Tips and Tricks
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Tip #1: Equipment
You'll want at least a wood-handled metal pizza peel, infrared thermometer, and a pizza cutter.
Ooni Tips and Tricks
Ugly Duckling Bakery
Tip #2: Start with max heat, then turn it down.
You can even turn the Ooni off to cook. This prevents burning your toppings.
Ooni Tips and Tricks
Ugly Duckling Bakery
Tip #3: Dust your peel well.
Dusting your peel helps the pizza release. Folks also recommend to go light on toppings.
Ooni Tips and Tricks
Ugly Duckling Bakery
Tip #4: Let your Ooni pizza dough rise overnight.
The slower, overnight rise gives you a better tasting crust and dough that is easier to shape.
Ooni Tips and Tricks
Ugly Duckling Bakery
Tip #5: Practice!
The downside of practicing is that you have to eat pizza!
Ooni Tips and Tricks
Ugly Duckling Bakery
Check out some other tips about pizza toppings and Ooni pizza recipe suggestions. What's your favorite pizza?