Dutch Oven Pizza
The rural location of Chilanko Forks, surrounded by Puntzi Lake, and wildlife makes for a relaxing, fun outdoor experience; set off hiking into the mountains or set up picnic tables to bake a piping hot lip-smacking campfire Dutch Oven Pizza. Delicious pepperoni pizza is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Camping with kids! Get them to help; it makes more fun memories. Not in the mood to cook? Walk in at Woodland Fishing Resort’s bakery café for a delicious lunch or dinner.
EQUIPMENT
Dutch Oven
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp olive oil
½ cup pizza sauce
For the topping- ½ cup Pepperoni slices; 2 tbsp sliced olives ¼ cup sliced onion; ¼ cup sliced mushrooms (or add your favorite toppings)
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper as per taste
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Italian oregano spice blend & chilli flakes for serving
For the Dough
1¼ cup lukewarm water
1 packet active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour 5-6 tbsp extra for kneading
1½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp plain yellow cornmeal
2 tsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS
In a bowl, combine the lukewarm water, yeast, & sugar. Cover and set aside for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Meanwhile, in the stand mixer’s bowl, mix 2 cups of the flour with 1 tablespoon of oil, cornmeal, salt, & yeast liquid for 2 minutes at medium speed.
Then, add another cup of flour and continue mixing till the dough comes together into a soft & sticky consistency.
Transfer the dough on a flour-dusted board. Knead for 5-6 minutes and roll it into a ball.
Place the dough ball in an oil-greased large bowl. Rub some oil on the dough ball as well. Then, cover the bowl and keep it aside to rise for 60-75 minutes.
Baking Pizza in Dutch Oven on a Campfire
Start the fire and let the charcoals get red hot. Occasionally move the coals so that all of them are hot and ready.
Coat the bottom & sides of a 7-quart camping Dutch oven with olive oil.
After the pizza dough doubles up in size, place it on a flour-dusted board and roll it out into a 12-inches circular shape. Wrap the rolled out dough in the rolling pin and place it on the oil-greased cold Dutch oven.
Spread a thick layer of pizza sauce on the dough base. Then, arrange the toppings and sprinkle garlic powder, salt & pepper.
Now, place the Dutch oven on the red hot coals. Cover with the lid and put some hot coals on the lid. Bake for 10-15 minutes till the pizza dough is baked perfectly.
Next, carefully remove the lid, sprinkle the shredded cheddar & mozzarella cheese evenly on top, and cover with the lid again. Bake for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
Finally, remove the lid and take off the camping Dutch oven from the hot coals.
Serve the Dutch oven pizza sprinkled with Italian oregano spice blend & chilli flakes.
NOTES
Tips - To cook the Dutch oven pizza in an electric oven, do the following. Line the Dutch oven with parchment paper, lay the pizza base, layer with pizza sauce, topping, spice powders, & shredded cheese. Then, bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes at 450° F. Nutrition This Dutch oven Pizza recipe makes 4 slices.
NUTRITION
Calories: 574kcal
Cholesterol: 117mg
Carbohydrates: 80.84g
Sodium: 1557mg
Protein: 19.64g
Fiber: 4.7g
Fat: 18.73g
Sugar: 2.65g