To cook an authentic, Italian-style pizza, it’s well known that you need the right kind of oven.
However, we don’t all have the space to install a wood-fired oven in our backyard, nor the money, so many of us are often on the lookout for something in between.
That’s where Pizzeria Pronto comes in. It’s compact, portable, and cooks your pizza to perfection in just 5 minutes
The Pizzeria's Performance
The design of the Pizzeria Pronto means you get crispy, evenly-cooked pizza every time. One of the difficulties with making homemade pizza in a regular oven is trying to achieve that even, crispy base.
If your pizza isn’t evenly cooked, quite often you can end up with a crispy crust but a soggy base or toppings as a result of uneven heat distribution.
The Pizzeria Pronto has been specially designed to cook your pizza to Italian perfection: the moisture vent at the top of the oven releases moisture from cooking and prevents sogginess, while the dual-layer, interlocking cordierite pizza stone with a heat-diffusing hollow-core ensures your crust is evenly-baked.
The reflective heat shield redirects heat onto the top of the pizza, cooking your toppings at the same rate as your crust.
The Pizzeria Pronto may be compact and lightweight but it reaches cooking temperatures of over 700 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature Neapolitan pizza is usually baked at.
The high heat results in pizza that is crispy without being brittle. Not only will your pizza be the perfect texture but the high heat ensures fast cooking time too - baking your pizza in just 5 minutes for ultimate convenience.
The other great thing about this pizza oven is that it’s versatile and multifunctional. If you’re worried you'll get bored of pizza or you're afraid of investing in a one-trick-pony product, fear not, as you can cook a host of other foods in the Pronto, from steak to vegetables, to pitta bread or goat’s cheese.
Specifications
Material | Metal |
Brand | Pizzacraft |
Color | Black |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 18.6 x 18 x 15.5 inches |
Item Weight | 26 Pounds |
Design of the Pizzeria Pronto
The Pizzeria Pronto has a black enamel-coated steel body that is highly robust and durable. The oven has a vent at the top to release moisture and prevent sogginess, and also has a dome-shaped, heat-containing visor and stainless steel reflection plate which redirects heat to cook your toppings at the same rate as your crust.
In terms of dimensions, the oven measures 18.6 x 18 x 15.5 inches and weighs 26 pounds, so it’s pretty lightweight and portable and can easily be placed in your car or carried.
The design features a thermometer on the front of the oven to monitor temperature and a built-in matchless starter for easy, safe lighting. The raised legs of the oven also ensure safe use on any surface, making this oven highly versatile.
It comes with a specifically designed cordierite pizza stone to evenly cook your pizza, a 48 in. gas hose, and a standard regulator for Type 1 fitting. The oven needs to be hooked up to a standard 20lb liquid propane tank which isn’t included with the purchase.
The Pizzeria Pronto is pretty economical, with one bottle of propane lasting about 2 hours, meaning you can cook a lot of pizza given that they take only 5 minutes to cook.
This makes it perfect for family gatherings or parties where you need to accommodate a lot of people. Once you’ve taken one pizza off the plate, you can add the next one straight away.
There are very few drawbacks to the design of the Pizzeria Pronto. The only potential problem with the design of the pizzeria oven is the gap at the back of the oven, which means that it’s easy for your pizza to slide over the back edge when you remove it with the peel.
Pizzeria Pronto Buying Guide
Pros of the Pizzeria Pronto
Compact, lightweight, and portable: the size and portability of this pizza oven make it great for camping trips, tailgating, and picnics and it's also ideal for those who don’t have space for a bigger, traditional outdoor pizza oven.
The shape of the oven makes it easy to pick up and transport, but you can even get a specially-designed tote bag made by Pizzacraft for easily carrying your pizza oven.
Effective, even cooking: the Pronto has a perfect design for even, authentic style Italian pizza. The dual-layer, interlocking cordierite pizza stone has a heat-diffusing hollow core that ensures an evenly-baked crust while the reflective heat shield redirects heat onto the top of the pizza, cooking your toppings at the same rate as your crust.
The vent on the top of the oven allows moisture to escape to limit sogginess. The result? Crispy, evenly-cooked pizza.
Fast preheat and cooking times: the Pizzeria Pronto reaches heats of 700 degrees Fahrenheit and preheats in just 10 minutes.
The high heat cooks pizza in the authentic Neapolitan style, ensuring a thin, crispy crust and fast cooking times of just 5 minutes.
Safe and easy to use: the built-in matchless starter makes lighting your oven easy and safe, while the legs ensure the oven is raised enough to use on any surface.
The thermometer is easy to read and is placed on the front of the oven, allowing you to monitor the temperature of your pizza at all times.
Durable high-quality design: the Pizzeria Pronto is made from high-quality materials. The body is made from steel for ultimate durability, while the black enamel-coating protects the oven from scratches and dents to ensure it can withstand regular use.
The pizza stone is crafted from cordierite, which is able to endure very low or very hot temperatures without the risk of breaking.
Versatile and multi-functional: You can cook more than just pizza in the Pizzeria Pronto, making it a great option for family barbecues, parties, or camping.
Cook steak, grill vegetables, pitta, cheese, and much more on the cordierite pizza stone, and the heat-disseminating round core and moisture vent will ensure it’s cooked to perfection.
Economical design: The Pizzeria Pronto’s design ensures it is as energy efficient as possible: the heat-containing visor and stainless steel reflection plate ensure heat is redirected to the toppings of the pizza for even cooking.
The oven can run for 2 hours on a 1 lb propane tank with an adapter, meaning you can get a whole bunch of pizzas made in this time.
Cons of the Pizzeria Pronto
Gap at the rear of the oven: The only drawback of the design of the pizzeria oven is the gap at the back of the oven, which means that it’s easy for your pizza to slide over the back edge when you remove it with the peel.
Final Verdict
The Pizzeria Pronto is overall a great product and is the perfect option if you’re looking for a metal pizza oven that isn’t overly bulky or space-consuming.
This design is portable and compact, which makes it ideal for pizza parties, camping trips, or tailgating. The design ensures maximum efficiency and heat distribution, resulting in an evenly-cooked, crispy pizza that mimics the authentic Italian style.
Best of all is the speedy cooking time. The oven reaches temperatures of 700 degrees Fahrenheit and can cook your pizza in just 5 minutes. It’s also economical, running for 2 hours on a 1lb propane tank.
The oven is crafted from high-quality materials that are durable and reliable. Aside from a few minor design flaws, this oven will enhance the pizza-cooking experience of any authentic pizza lover, and best of all, it takes up minimal space and time, too.
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