Okay, so, I’ve always wanted one of those cool brick pizza ovens in my backyard. You know, the kind you see in fancy Italian restaurants? Well, I finally decided to take the plunge and build one myself. I found this “brick oven pizza oven kit” online, and it seemed like a good starting point, so I ordered it up!
When the kit arrived, I was like a kid on Christmas morning. I unpacked everything, and it was basically a big pile of bricks, some mortar mix, and a bunch of metal parts. The instructions were, uh, interesting. Let’s just say they weren’t exactly written for dummies like me. But hey, I’m stubborn, so I figured I’d just wing it.
First things first, I had to clear a spot in my backyard. This involved a lot of digging and moving dirt around. Then, I built a solid base out of concrete blocks. I’m pretty sure it’s level, but I didn’t have one of those fancy leveler things. Hopefully, it won’t matter too much.
Next up, stacking bricks! This was the fun part, at least at first. I started laying out the bricks according to the very vague diagram in the instructions. Let me tell you, mortar is messy stuff! I got it all over my clothes, my hands, even in my hair. But slowly but surely, the oven started to take shape.
- I built up the walls, brick by brick, trying my best to keep them straight.
- Then came the tricky part – the dome. I had to cut some of the bricks at weird angles to make them fit.
- My saw got a real workout that day!
After a few days of hard work (and a few curse words), the oven was finally finished! It looked a little wonky in places, but I was pretty darn proud of myself. I let the mortar dry for a week, just to be safe. Then came the moment of truth – the first firing!
I built a small fire inside and watched as the temperature slowly climbed. It was so exciting! Once it was hot enough, I slid in my first homemade pizza. And you know what? It was amazing! The crust was crispy, the cheese was bubbly, and it had that delicious smoky flavor you can only get from a wood-fired oven.
Building the Oven
This whole project was a real learning experience. I definitely made some mistakes along the way, but in the end, I created something I’m really proud of. Now, I can make awesome pizzas anytime I want. And let me tell you, my friends and family are pretty impressed. If you’re thinking about building your own brick pizza oven, I say go for it! Just be prepared for some hard work, a few mishaps, and a whole lot of fun. And trust me, that first bite of homemade pizza will make it all worthwhile.
