There’s a cause why pizza is the menu alternative of choosy preschoolers, hungry youngsters, and discerning foodies alike. With sufficient cheese, tomato sauce, and arugula, do-it-yourself pizzas are a whole meal. They’re irresistible, straightforward to make, and customizable for a variety of dietary preferences.
Until lately, an aspiring pizzaiolo had no alternative however to crank up their kitchen oven to the usual 450 levels Fahrenheit. Now, one of the best outside pizza ovens can warmth up as excessive as 900 levels—the right temperature for making a crisp Neapolitan pizza in minutes. For the previous few years, I’ve memorized recipes, perfected my dough-tossing method, and made a whole lot of pizzas. You don’t must restrict your self to pizza, both; I’ve seared steaks and pan-fried broccoli in ’em. Here are my—and my waistline’s—favorites. For these with restricted entry to outside areas, I’ve included an indoor choice and an oven that matches on a small deck, balcony, or patio.
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Updated June 2023: We added the Ooni Volt and the Yoder Smoker Oven, added an honorable mentions slide, and added some toppings we like.
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