The good weather invites us to enjoy fresh, light and flavorful meals. And if there is A dish that never fails is pizzaBut we're not talking about just any pizza: this recipe combines the best of the Mediterranean with the magic of a wood-fired oven.
En Wood fired ovens, we teach you how to prepare one pizza with burrata, cherry tomatoes and basil, perfect for outdoor dinners, family gatherings, or simply for a healthy and delicious treat.
Why make pizza in a wood-fired oven?
The wood-fired oven gives the pizza that rustic touch that cannot be imitated in a conventional oven: Crispy edges, perfectly cooked base and a smoky aroma that elevates every bite.
Ingredients (for 2 medium pizzas)
For the dough:
- 400 g of bread flour
- 5 g dry yeast or 15 g fresh
- 250 ml of warm water
- 10 g of salt
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
For the topping:
- 200g cherry tomatoes (mixed colors if possible)
- 2 burratas (1 per pizza)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: balsamic reduction or a few drops of honey
Step by step: To make your wood-fired pizza with burrata and cherry tomatoes
1. Prepare the dough
In a large bowl, Mix the yeast with the water and let it rest for 10 minutesAdd the flour, salt, and oil. Knead until you have a smooth, elastic dough. Cover and let rise for 1 to 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
2. Preheat the wood-fired oven
Turn on the oven and let it reach a temperature of about 400-450 ° CThis ensures quick cooking and a crispy base. Remove the embers if necessary and maintain radiant heat only.
3. Shape the pizzas
Divide the dough in two. Roll out each portion on a floured surface until a thin base is obtained. Place on a floured shovel or board.
4. Add the ingredients (except the burrata)
Place the halved cherry tomatoes on the base. Add a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Don't add the burrata yet.: It is added after baking so that it does not lose its creamy texture.
5. Bake the pizza
Place the pizza in the hot wood-fired oven and cook until the edges are golden brown and crispy, then remove from the oven.
6. Add the burrata and basil
Place a burrata in the center of each pizza, Add fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.If you like a sweet contrast, a few drops of honey or balsamic reduction go perfectly.
Extra tips
- Use a stone or refractory tray if you cook in a wood-fired oven with little direct base.
- You can prepare the dough in advance and cold ferment overnight for a more complex flavor.
- No burrata? Substitute with fresh mozzarella, but add it right at the end of baking.
- Ideal to accompany with a fresh rosé wine or lemonade homemade.
Recommended accessories for wood-fired ovens
Wood-fired oven accessories to preserve and control heat and temperature
Pyrometer to control the heat and the proper oven temperature.
Wood oven door, if you don't have one already, to better conserve heat.
Refractory screen to maintain optimal heat.
High temperature gloves, to protect you from the heat.
Accessories for wood-fired ovens for making homemade pizza
Pizza peels Recommended. It will help you handle the pizza, keeping its shape and protecting you from the heat:
Wooden pizza peel birch, short handle.
Wide wooden pizza shovel, with long handle.
Enjoy summer Mediterranean style
Esta Artisanal pizza with burrata, cherry tomatoes and basil is a celebration of flavor, Simplicity and outdoor cooking. Perfect for taking advantage of your wood oven and share unique moments with family or friends.
Do you have a wood-fired oven? Then Get to work and enjoy!!