Posted by Zoe Geoffrion , on Jul, 2018
When most people think of the standard backyard pizza oven, they think of a home chef loading up a circle of dough with tomato sauce, cheese and all the other popular toppings before sliding it in to bake. What most people don’t realize, however, is a backyard pizza oven can be used to cook a much wider variety of foods than just pizza. In fact, you can easily cook an entire meal for yourself and your family through the use of a pizza oven just like you can with any other cooking appliance. All it takes is a bit of creativity and know-how to get the job done. Here are a few of the wonderful types of foods you can make easily and comfortably.
Desserts
A backyard pizza oven can be a great tool for whipping up the most delectable desserts, especially those that are traditionally made through baking. For best results, allow your pizza oven to heat up to about 150°F before you begin the baking process. Your pizza oven should come in handy almost any time you’re interested in creating a delicious creme brulee or a rich and creamy cheesecake.
Soups and Stews
Most people wouldn’t consider leaving a stew to boil in any kind of oven. After all, isn’t this type of dish best suited to a stove or, in more outdoorsy scenarios, in a big pot over a fire? Well, you can easily simulate this effect with a backyard pizza oven. Most pizza ovens cook low and slow, which is the perfect condition for setting and forgetting a tasty pot of soup for your family.
Breads
You can make bread in a backyard pizza oven just as easily as you would make a pizza, since both foods use similar ingredients. Just make sure the wood you’ll be placing your dough on offers a cooking time of no less than two full hours.
