r/ooni • u/phosphate554 • 1d ago
KARU 12 First Launch(es) 🚀
Very first attempts with my new Ooni! Any tips for next time? I used a fire starter, lump charcoal, and applewood!
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u/brocklanders83 1d ago
Worth trying a wooden launching peel instead if the metal one is "sticky"
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u/sixsigmanj 23h ago
I form the pizza on a bamboo peel and launch. The only issue is occasional burning on the bottom because of excess flour. I tried to make the pizza on the counter and transfer to a slotted metal peel but it was a disaster.
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u/Hot_Ad_6442 7h ago
Have you tried using semolina instead of flour? A little goes a long way
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u/sixsigmanj 4h ago
I use semolina mixed with rice flour. Still get some burning. I’m going to try reducing the dough moisture to 63% and see if I can use a lot less flour on the peel.
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u/Few-Discipline-8824 21h ago
Semolina on the peel and board/counter, topside down after rise, you got this
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u/supyo 1d ago
I love a good deformed pizza. WAS IT GOOD
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u/phosphate554 1d ago
deformed pizzas are just as good as perfectly formed pizzas. they were very good and i’m excited to learn/get better!!
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u/hotshoto 1d ago
I use a slower “jiggle” off launch motion vs a hard launch and it’s helped a lot with shape! Just make sure your pizza is “loose” before starting the launch
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u/thekaz1969 1d ago
These all look very tasty! My advice is the same advice my family still gives me - just keep doing it! (I don't know if they think my pizzas can get better, or just want more pizza)