Comments on: How to Use a Pizza Oven (Wood-Fired or Propane) https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/how-to-use-a-pizza-oven/ weekly adventures in making pizza from scratch Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:21:09 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 By: Peggy Paul Casella https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/how-to-use-a-pizza-oven/#comment-15297 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:21:09 +0000 https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/?p=9463#comment-15297 In reply to Silvia.

Thanks, Silvia. What do you mean by "softer doughs"? Are you referring to ones like Neapolitan? I find the best handling tips are to work quickly, make sure you flour the peel so it doesn't stick, and turn it often while it bakes.

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By: Silvia https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/how-to-use-a-pizza-oven/#comment-15292 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:58:23 +0000 https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/?p=9463#comment-15292 5 stars
This was such a helpful post! I’ve always wondered about getting the center cooked through without burning the edges. I don’t have an Ooni since I got an ilFornino first, and it’s worked really well for me, but Ooni looks great for quick bakes. I’ve found that using a turning peel and making sure the oven is evenly heated really helps. Do you have any tips for handling softer doughs?

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By: Peggy Paul Casella https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/how-to-use-a-pizza-oven/#comment-14683 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:08:28 +0000 https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/?p=9463#comment-14683 In reply to Almeda Eskridge.

Is the bottom burning before the top crust has browned? If so, I recommend heating the pizza oven to no more than 700°F. If the top crust is browned around the same time that the bottom burns, it could just mean that you need to rotate the pizza more frequently while it bakes.

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By: Almeda Eskridge https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/how-to-use-a-pizza-oven/#comment-14584 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:45:54 +0000 https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/?p=9463#comment-14584 5 stars
In reply to Peggy Paul Casella.

How to keep the bottom of the pizza from burning . I have a propane one

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By: Peggy Paul Casella https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/how-to-use-a-pizza-oven/#comment-10700 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:56:09 +0000 https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/?p=9463#comment-10700 In reply to Supriya Kutty.

You're very welcome!

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By: Supriya Kutty https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/how-to-use-a-pizza-oven/#comment-10696 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:23:27 +0000 https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/?p=9463#comment-10696 5 stars
So informative and so healthy. You have done a great job sharing this amazing blog. Thank you for letting us know all the information.

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By: Peggy Paul Casella https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/how-to-use-a-pizza-oven/#comment-8841 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:23:35 +0000 https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/?p=9463#comment-8841 In reply to Leslie.

If the edges of the crust burn before the center of the dough is cooked, my guess is that you are not stretching out your dough thinly enough. If that is not the problem, try reducing the temperature of your oven, making sure the dough is stretched out thin and evenly, and then bake the pizza for slightly longer--just until the bottom is evenly browned. Let me know ho it goes!

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By: Leslie https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/how-to-use-a-pizza-oven/#comment-8824 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:41:11 +0000 https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/?p=9463#comment-8824 When cooking the “dressed” pizza, how do you get the center of the dough done without burning the edges?

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By: Peggy Paul Casella https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/how-to-use-a-pizza-oven/#comment-8530 Fri, 27 May 2022 12:46:51 +0000 https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/?p=9463#comment-8530 In reply to Bryan Jones.

Hi Bryan. Thanks for the comment! This is the turning peel I use, from Ooni (affiliate link).

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By: Bryan Jones https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/how-to-use-a-pizza-oven/#comment-8527 Fri, 27 May 2022 03:25:32 +0000 https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/?p=9463#comment-8527 I learned about Ooni through your site last year, and finally bit the bullet a few months ago. Can't express how much I love this product. It is simple to set up and use, and this video has helped shed light on how to better shimmy the pizza onto the hot surface. I've really struggled with that, but I will try your technique. Can you share a link for the pizza peel you used when removing the pie from the oven? Thanks for the video!

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