Campfire Dutch Oven Pizza
With its crispy, chewy crust, gooey melted cheese, and all your favorite toppings, this Dutch oven pizza is a fantastic camping meal that will rival any homemade or takeout version.
Equipment
- 6-to-8-quart cast iron Dutch oven or larger
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) pizza dough
- 4 tablespoons pizza sauce
- Pizza toppings such as shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms, onion, and peppers
Instructions
- Prepare a bed of hot coals in a campfire or prepare about 30 charcoal briquettes in a chimney. The coals are ready when they are white.
- Place the Dutch oven on a bed of embers (or about 10 pieces of charcoal) with about twice as many embers (or 20 briquettes) on the lid. Let the oven preheat for 10 minutes while you assemble the pizza.
- Lay a piece of parchment paper on a flat surface. Stretch or roll the dough to a circle slightly smaller than the Dutch oven and place it in the center of the parchment.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border on the edge. Arrange your favorite toppings over the sauce.
- Carefully remove the lid from the Dutch oven. Using the parchment as a sling, carefully transfer the pizza with the parchment to the preheated Dutch oven. Replace the lid.
- Cook until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and toppings are beginning to crisp, about 20 minutes, replacing embers if needed. If using charcoal briquettes, one batch should be enough to preheat the oven and cook the pizza.
- Remove the Dutch oven from the fire pit and carefully remove the lid. Use the parchment to lift the pizza from the oven and slide it onto a large plate. Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Preheat--Don't skip the preheating step. It's critical for helping to develop a crispy crust.
- Make it easier--Use parchment to make it easier to remove the pizza and minimize the amount of cleanup.
- Cooing time--The cooking time is approximate and will depend on the thickness of your crust and the heat of your coals. Thicker crust will take longer to cook.
- Protect your oven--Since you're cooking in a Dutch oven outside, the cooking time can vary due to outside temperature and wind. If you're cooking on a very windy day, try to protect the Dutch oven with a barrier, such as a tarp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 portionCalories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 16gFat: 11gSodium: 902mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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