Hey AOS Community! 👋
With the chill of winter upon us, some might think it's time to cover up the outdoor cooking gear and hibernate until spring. But not so fast! Your outdoor pizza oven isn’t just a summer fling; it’s a year-round relationship. So, before you bid adieu to your outdoor cooking adventures, let’s talk about how to keep the fire burning in your pizza oven during the cooler months. 🌟
Creating a Cozy Ambiance
There’s something magical about gathering around a warm fire when there's a nip in the air. Your pizza oven can be the centerpiece of a winter wonderland setting. Set up some outdoor heaters, throw some plush blankets over your patio chairs, and enjoy the warmth of your pizza oven, both literally and socially. 🕯️
Winter Flavors on Your Plate
Winter is the perfect time to experiment with seasonal toppings on your pizza base that celebrate the flavours of the season. Think sumptuous roasted veggies like squash, sweet potatoes, and caramelised onions. Embrace the flavors of hearty meats and rich cheeses. A smokey BBQ chicken pizza or a gorgonzola and pear pizza could be just what the winter ordered! To spark your culinary creativity, keep an eye on our forum where we’ll be sharing a host of cozy winter pizza oven recipes. Plus, our versatile pizza dough recipe will soon be available, providing the perfect canvas for these rich toppings and inviting the whole family to partake in the pizza-making fun. 🍕
Mastering Pizza Oven Temperature
When it comes to cooking in colder weather, managing your pizza oven temperature is crucial. Remember to allow more time for your oven to reach the ideal pizza oven temperature. Start your fire earlier than you would in the summer, and use a good quality hardwood that burns longer and hotter. Keep the pizza oven door closed as much as possible is also a good idea to retain heat. 🍲
Beyond Pizza: Exploring Outdoor Kitchen Potential
Your outdoor pizza oven isn’t just for pizzas. Try roasting meats or vegetables, baking artisan bread, or even indulging in pizza oven desserts. The versatility extends your outdoor kitchen ideas into a full-fledged pizza oven menu. 🎂
Join the Conversation
Now, we want to hear from you. Share your most inventive pizza toppings, your tried-and-true pizza base creations, any pizza oven essentials that elevate your experience, or even a photo of your snow-dusted pizza oven in action. Let’s prove that winter is just another season to enjoy our amazing outdoor pizza ovens. 📸
Stay warm and keep the fire lit! 🔥
Much more fun than Turkey sandwiches. This has been our boxing day tradition since we bought the pizza oven. Cranberry sauce instead of tomato on the pizza plus whatever leftovers you fancy with some fresh mozzarella.