Giant Homemade Pizza Recipe: Outdoor Wilderness Cooking Fun

Name: Giant Homemade Pizza Recipe: Outdoor Wilderness Cooking Fun
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 500 grams Pizza Flour (Strong bread flour recommended); 300 ml Warm Water (Approximately 1 1/4 cups); 7 grams Active Dry Yeast (One packet); 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Plus extra for brushing); 200 grams Tomato Sauce (Canned crushed tomatoes or pizza sauce); 300 grams Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded); 150 grams Pepperoni Slices; 1 medium Bell Peppers (Sliced); 100 grams Mushrooms (Sliced); 1/2 medium Onion (Thinly sliced)

Experience the joy of crafting a massive homemade pizza in the great outdoors! This tutorial showcases simple steps for preparing a delicious pizza from scratch, perfect for your next wilderness adventure or backyard gathering. Learn to make the dough, assemble toppings, and bake to perfection over an open fire or rustic oven, all while enjoying the serene sounds of nature. An essential food tutorial for outdoor chefs and survival skill enthusiasts.

#Pizza

#Homemade

#Outdoor Cooking

#Wilderness

#Rustic

#Easy Recipe

#Food Tutorial

#ASMR

#Family Meal

#Camping Food

Large Pizza Dough Being Stretched

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

18g

Protein

45g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Pizza Fully Topped and Ready for Baking

Ingredients

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Giant Pizza Baking in an Outdoor Oven

Instructions

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Prepare the Pizza Dough: In a large bowl, combine pizza flour, warm water, active dry yeast, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (approx. 60-90 minutes).
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Prepare the Pizza Dough: In a large bowl, combine pizza flour, warm water, active dry yeast, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (approx. 60-90 minutes).
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If using pre-made dough, skip this step and proceed to stretching.
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Stretch the Dough: Once risen, gently punch down the dough and transfer it to a large, lightly floured surface. Roll or stretch the dough into a large circle, ensuring it's thin enough for a giant pizza.
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Stretch the Dough: Once risen, gently punch down the dough and transfer it to a large, lightly floured surface. Roll or stretch the dough into a large circle, ensuring it's thin enough for a giant pizza.
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Work quickly to prevent the dough from sticking. A little extra flour can help.

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Add Tomato Sauce: Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the stretched dough, leaving a small border for the crust around the edges.
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Add Tomato Sauce: Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the stretched dough, leaving a small border for the crust around the edges.
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Don't over-sauce, as it can make the pizza soggy.
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Add Mozzarella Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the tomato sauce, covering most of the surface.
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Add Mozzarella Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the tomato sauce, covering most of the surface.
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Freshly shredded mozzarella melts better and has more flavor.
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Layer the Toppings: Arrange the pepperoni slices, sliced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, and thinly sliced onions evenly over the cheese.
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Layer the Toppings: Arrange the pepperoni slices, sliced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, and thinly sliced onions evenly over the cheese.
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Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings!

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Bake the Pizza: Carefully transfer the pizza to a preheated outdoor oven or grill. Bake at a high temperature (around 220-250°C / 425-475°F) for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly charred.
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Bake the Pizza: Carefully transfer the pizza to a preheated outdoor oven or grill. Bake at a high temperature (around 220-250°C / 425-475°F) for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly charred.
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Keep a close eye on the pizza, as outdoor ovens can vary in heat distribution.
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Slice and Serve: Once baked, carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into large portions and serving hot.
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Slice and Serve: Once baked, carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into large portions and serving hot.
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Use a sharp pizza cutter for clean slices.