Homemade Pizza

bwana said:
The stone might be a couple of cm smaller than my Milex but it's possibly thicker which helps.

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At select stores only (no Checkers close to me has stock of this thing at all :crying:):

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I mainly use cauliflower crust instead of flour-based base as I cannot eat carbohydrates. Every person who has had pizza here did not realise it wasn't regular dough

Almond flour is also a good substitute but more difficult to obtain

A low-carb pizza dough recipe is an excellent place to start. A mixture of almond flour, mozzarella cheese, and cream cheese results in a reduced carbohydrate crust.

Alternatively, I've used a chicken crust pizza made from poultry thighs. A tasty crust lower in carbs compared to traditional wheat-flour based crusts.

Cauliflower crust is a popular alternative to traditional pizza crust, especially for those looking to reduce their carbohydrate intake or follow a gluten-free diet.

This pizza crust requires only 3 main ingredients, plus seasonings

Cauliflower – you’ll need about 900g of cauliflower florets
Cheese – you can use a variety of cheeses, ie 1/2 cup of shredded cheese (mozzarella, parmesan, etc)
1/3 cup of soft cheese (goat cheese, etc)
1 beaten egg
Italian Seasoning – 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, or else additional spices
Salt and pepper – to taste

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FluxZA said:
Thanks, saw your post yesterday and picked one up this morning.
they didn't have a display unit at the store and no further info on the box.

so if anyone is wondering it is just the pizza oven and stone included in the box,
bought a bullnose regulator, pipe and pizza peel at builders,
which was the closest store form my house.
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What's the verdict on this thing?
 
tetrasect said:
What's the verdict on this thing?
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I've only used it once to make about 5 pizzas and it was awesome
just made simple pizzas with mozzarella, bacon and peppadew,
currently away from home otherwise I would've used it a lot more.

Oven gets super hot, and will burn the pizza quite easily if you take your eyes off of it.
I need to make more pizzas and get a technique down.

Made my own dough with 60% hydration and it came out pretty well,
might need to make it a bit thinner or maybe turn the heat off to cook more on the bottom.

First time using a gas pizza oven so cant compare to other brands, but I am very happy
with the product and price.

I did order an IR Thermometer which I will use next time.
 
FluxZA said:
I've only used it once to make about 5 pizzas and it was awesome
just made simple pizzas with mozzarella, bacon and peppadew,
currently away from home otherwise I would've used it a lot more.

Oven gets super hot, and will burn the pizza quite easily if you take your eyes off of it.
I need to make more pizzas and get a technique down.

Made my own dough with 60% hydration and it came out pretty well,
might need to make it a bit thinner or maybe turn the heat off to cook more on the bottom.

First time using a gas pizza oven so cant compare to other brands, but I am very happy
with the product and price.

I did order an IR Thermometer which I will use next time.
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Thanks!
 
FluxZA said:
Oven gets super hot, and will burn the pizza quite easily if you take your eyes off of it.
I need to make more pizzas and get a technique down.

Made my own dough with 60% hydration and it came out pretty well,
might need to make it a bit thinner or maybe turn the heat off to cook more on the bottom.
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Sounds like the Milex. I have to dial the heat down to minimum and keep a real close eye on it and even then sometimes I end up killing the flame altogether.

Lots of trial and error but mistakes usually taste good too :)
 
FluxZA said:
I've only used it once to make about 5 pizzas and it was awesome
just made simple pizzas with mozzarella, bacon and peppadew,
currently away from home otherwise I would've used it a lot more.

Oven gets super hot, and will burn the pizza quite easily if you take your eyes off of it.
I need to make more pizzas and get a technique down.

Made my own dough with 60% hydration and it came out pretty well,
might need to make it a bit thinner or maybe turn the heat off to cook more on the bottom.

First time using a gas pizza oven so cant compare to other brands, but I am very happy
with the product and price.

I did order an IR Thermometer which I will use next time.
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What about the burners? Is it just at the back or on the sides too? Hard to see from the pictures.
 
tetrasect said:
What about the burners? Is it just at the back or on the sides too? Hard to see from the pictures.
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Our local has a display model. If I remember I'll have a look tomorrow.
 
tetrasect said:
Thanks, I'm gonna go take a look tomorrow morning. Think this will be a nice piece of gear to keep me busy while I procrastinate on building a proper brick oven.
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TBH now I see myself getting a Gozney before I ever build one. An Arc or even a Dome.
 
bwana said:
TBH now I see myself getting a Gozney before I ever build one. An Arc or even a Dome.
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Same here, but probably an Arc XL. Dome would be awesome, but R60k is a lot of money to spend on the pursuit of good pizza, diminishing returns.
 
chrisc said:
I mainly use cauliflower crust instead of flour-based base as I cannot eat carbohydrates. Every person who has had pizza here did not realise it wasn't regular dough

Almond flour is also a good substitute but more difficult to obtain

A low-carb pizza dough recipe is an excellent place to start. A mixture of almond flour, mozzarella cheese, and cream cheese results in a reduced carbohydrate crust.

Alternatively, I've used a chicken crust pizza made from poultry thighs. A tasty crust lower in carbs compared to traditional wheat-flour based crusts.

Cauliflower crust is a popular alternative to traditional pizza crust, especially for those looking to reduce their carbohydrate intake or follow a gluten-free diet.

This pizza crust requires only 3 main ingredients, plus seasonings

Cauliflower – you’ll need about 900g of cauliflower florets
Cheese – you can use a variety of cheeses, ie 1/2 cup of shredded cheese (mozzarella, parmesan, etc)
1/3 cup of soft cheese (goat cheese, etc)
1 beaten egg
Italian Seasoning – 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, or else additional spices
Salt and pepper – to taste

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no man eat your carbs... don't die a miserable life!

"you who are about die, we do not salute you..."
 
chrisc said:
I mainly use cauliflower crust instead of flour-based base as I cannot eat carbohydrates. Every person who has had pizza here did not realise it wasn't regular dough

Almond flour is also a good substitute but more difficult to obtain

A low-carb pizza dough recipe is an excellent place to start. A mixture of almond flour, mozzarella cheese, and cream cheese results in a reduced carbohydrate crust.

Alternatively, I've used a chicken crust pizza made from poultry thighs. A tasty crust lower in carbs compared to traditional wheat-flour based crusts.

Cauliflower crust is a popular alternative to traditional pizza crust, especially for those looking to reduce their carbohydrate intake or follow a gluten-free diet.

This pizza crust requires only 3 main ingredients, plus seasonings

Cauliflower – you’ll need about 900g of cauliflower florets
Cheese – you can use a variety of cheeses, ie 1/2 cup of shredded cheese (mozzarella, parmesan, etc)
1/3 cup of soft cheese (goat cheese, etc)
1 beaten egg
Italian Seasoning – 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, or else additional spices
Salt and pepper – to taste

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People who don't "realise" are just being polite :p
 
The_Unbeliever said:
We always used the pre-made pizza bases from Pick 'n Pay

My SU is now disgusted - as we've bought Today's pizza bases, and these definitely are smaller than PnP's bases.

Apart from that it's lekker to make your own pizza - with your own toppiwgs and stuff :D
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So Pick n Pay bases are crap.

So you can buy...

The Verdi's Pizza bases, I've found them at some Spars or OK's
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Food Lovers has a 3 pack but it can dry out in the freezer.

For sauce use the Basil Pasta sauces, works better.

Put on cheese (mozarella and the toppings).

Butlers has best combos for toppings.
 
If you want to make your own bases that you can freeze. Get a big frying pan and some drops of olive oil. 2-3 minutes on one side on med heat and flipped for 2 other side. then leave to cool and freeze. Store wrapped in plastic so it doesnt dry out in the freezer.
 
My fav is the Spinach, Feta, Peppadew and Bacon

or Blue Cheese, Peppadew, Bacon
 
The Earthfire ovens were really good but they discontinued them, not sure why

Pizza Ovens - Earthfire Pizza

earthfirepizza.co.za earthfirepizza.co.za

You can probably toss a pizza stone in your weber and do the same.

Note though.

Never move the pizza stone and let it cool on another surface or it will crack

dont wash it.
 
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