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It Took Me 368 Days To Make This Homemade Pizza (Oven) | Claire Saffitz
We've got a special episode for you this Thanksgiving. Over the past year, I've dedicated myself to constructing an earth oven in my backyard, drawing inspiration from the renowned Kiko Denzer. From renting an excavator to building the foundation, installing insulation, constructing the oven floor, and adding insulation layers – this project has been a labor of love. In this hourlong journey, sponsored by the fantastic King Arthur Baking Company, I take the newly crafted oven on its maiden voyage. Join me as I attempt to create a classic Neapolitan woodfired pizza, inspired by the techniques of Jeffrey Hamelman.

Throughout this video, I share the highs and lows, successes, and lessons learned. From the initial stages of building the oven to the final moments of savoring a homemade pizza, every step is documented. Learn from our experiences as we encounter challenges and celebrate small victories. While the journey is ongoing, we successfully craft dough, prepare pizza sauce, and assemble a pizza entirely from scratch.


Ingredients:
BIGA
100g 00 flour
60g water
¼ teaspoon instant yeast

DOUGH:
415g 00 flour
290g water
8g salt
1⅛ teaspoon yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil

DOUGH:
415g 00 flour
290g water
8g salt
1⅛ teaspoon yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil

PIZZA SAUCE:
One 14ounce can San Marzano tomatoes,
drained, pierced and drained of seeds and inner liquid
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
Generous pinch of red pepper flakes

TOPPINGS:
Mozzarella
Top with: more fresh oregano, olive oil, spoonfuls of stracciatella

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:48 Day 368
00:06:50 Make the Biga
00:11:54 Make the Pizza Dough
00:18:05 Portion and Refrigerate
00:24:48 Build an Oven
00:37:57 Make the Tomato Sauce
00:45:00 Cook the Pizza
00:56:19 Day 369
01:02:12 Verdict
01:03:47 Chicken Cam

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Video Series:
Producer/Director: Vincent C.
Camera Operator: Calvin R.
Editor: Hal M.
Assistant Editor: Andrew R.

Animation Credits:
Character Designer/Animator: Jack Sherry
Character Rigger: Johara Dutton
Background/Prop Designer: M. Cody Wiley
Background Illustrator: Jagriti Khirwa