How to Cook Pizza in the Freezing Winter | What I learned!

Hi! In this video, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about cooking pizza outdoors in freezing temperatures, down to around -5°C. If you’re like me and don’t want to let the winter stop your wood or gas-fired pizza oven journey, this guide breaks down the unique challenges and how to overcome them. We’ll cover how cold weather affects your pizza dough—from slower proofing to becoming less stretchy—and how your oven reacts to the environment. I’ll share my best tips for preheating, fuel management, and essential winter storage precautions to protect your oven and extend its lifespan. Plus, I’ll show you why it’s perfectly okay to fire up a freezing cold oven as long as you take the right precautions! Have you braved the cold for a winter pizza cook? Let me know your experiences and your top winter tips in the comments below! I hope you enjoy this video, thank you so much for being here, I really appreciate you! ✨☕️ If you would like to support Got2EatPizza or you would like to buy me a coffee you are welcome to donate to my paypal account: 🍕 https://www.paypal.me/got2eatpizza OVENS & ACCESSORIES HERE!: US Ooni official store https://tidd.ly/4eN1mYK UK Ooni official store https://tidd.ly/4eQjBgN AMAZON LINKS: ⇢* NINJA 8 in 1 Woodfire Oven: https://amzn.to/47Jp18A ⇢* Mini Wooden Pizza Roller - https://amzn.to/31TJAgp (helps stretch the pizza) ⇢* 12" Wooden Pizza Peel - https://amzn.to/2nQfKvs (for the 12" Pizza Ovens) ⇢* 15" Wider Wooden Pizza Peel - https://amzn.to/3rXxlwB (for the 16" Pizza Ovens) ⇢* Laser Temperature Thermometer - https://amzn.to/2VKRQhB (for every oven!) Our AMAZON shops that list the products I buy and use in my vids! 🍕Got2EatPizza Amazon US Shop: https://amazon.com/shop/Got2EatPizza 🍕Got2EatPizza Amazon UK Shop: https://amazon.co.uk/shop/got2eatpizza About me: Hi! My name is Ellie and I'm based in the UK. I've been on a learning to cook pizza journey since 2017 when I bought my first pizza oven, the Ooni 3. Through my videos here on this channel I share my pizza cooking journey with you using a number of different pizza ovens, including wood-fired, gas-fired and electric! I share evidence based tips from my cooking to help you cook a super pizza right in the comfort of your home. Video Chapters 0:00 Intro & Winter Cooking Challenges 0:42 How Freezing Temps Affect Your Dough 1:21 Proofing & Fermentation Tips for Winter 1:57 Stretching Cold Dough 02:01 How Cold Weather Affects Your Pizza Oven 02:20 The Importance of Extra Preheating Time 03:09 Working Fast: Launching in the Cold 03:30 Fuel Tips: Dry Wood & Efficient Burning 04:09 Handling Frost & Snow on Your Oven 04:30 Winter Storage & Protection Tips 05:01 The Secret to Protecting Your Pizza Stone 05:22 Firing Up Slowly: Avoiding Thermal Shock 06:10 Risks of Moisture & Cracking Stones 06:30 Final Thoughts & Spring Cooking Outlook Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. #PizzaMaking #WinterCooking #OutdoorOven #PizzaDough #Ooni #NinjaWoodfire #PizzaTips #HomemadePizza #Got2EatPizza #WinterBBQ