While there are a lot of delicious delivery options, it’s hard to beat the flavor (and price) of a homemade pizza. Making pizza at home can be just as much fun as eating it, especially if you’ve got the right tools. It’s especially fun when you’re entertaining! Party guests will love selecting their own toppings for a personal pie, fresh and hot out of your very own oven. You’ll want to make sure you have your dough, toppings, and all your supplies ready to go before the party starts though. Here are a few of the best tools to make perfect pizza at home.
Free-standing pizza oven
The amazing Ooni Koda 16 Gas Powered Pizza Oven is ready to go straight out of the box! Simply unfold the legs, insert the pizza stone baking board, connect up to a gas tank, and you’re ready to go. Featuring instant gas ignition, you’ll be cooking your favorite pizzas in no time. Reaching temperatures of up to a massive 950°F (twice that of a regular kitchen oven), the Ooni Koda 16 outdoor pizza oven cooks your pie in just 60 seconds – giving you more time to sit back and relax in your backyard while enjoying great pizzas!
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A metal pizza peel for retrieving
Wooden pizza peels are great for placing your pizza into the oven. The absorbency of the wood and texture of the surface allow the raw dough to slide off more easily. But they're too thick to easily slide under a pizza once it's in the oven. For that, you'll need a thin-bladed metal peel, like this Ooni 14-Inch Aluminium Pizza Peel.
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A peel for turning the pizza
You may be surprised to learn that home chef pizza experts recommend a special third peel for turning the pizza to ensure even cooking. A turner peel is smaller than a standard wooden launching peel or a metal retrieving peel. The small, round head is round slides easily under the crust of your pizza, and with a bit of practice, makes turning your pie simple. We love this Ooni 12" Aluminum Pizza Peel.
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Blender
If you want smooth, creamy sauce for your pizza, you can puree it in a blender. Just be sure to vent the lid if you’re blending a sauce that’s still hot. Check out the amazing Omega BL390S 1-HP Blender, 48-Ounce Tritan Copolyester and Stainless Steel Container Combo Pack.
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Food scale
A food scale will help you precisely measure the amount of flour you need for making pizza dough. Baking is an art form, and pizza artistry requires the perfect pizza tools. While you can measure liquids easily in a measuring cup, professional bakers measure dry ingredients by weight. Precision and accuracy with ingredients matter when it comes to food chemistry, and the best way to do that is with a kitchen scale. The Escali SQ157B Nutro Digital Scale features a large easy-to-read back-light display, touch-sensitive controls, and a raised stainless steel platform that’s dishwasher safe. Use the display hold function to hold measurements on display when weighing oversized items, and use the tare function to clear the weight of a container or multiple items on the scale.
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Cast iron pan
Have leftover pizza? One of the best ways to reheat it is using a cast-iron skillet. Check out the Ooni Cast Iron Sizzler Pan. The unique handle design is removable and comfortable to use, making it easy to get sizzling hot food straight from your oven to the table.
