The Ultimate Wood-Fired Ham & Mozzarella Pizza on the Ridge Fireplace
A classic NZ pizza flavour.
PIZZA RECIPES
7/8/20261 min read
The Ultimate Wood-Fired Ham & Mozzarella Pizza on the Ridge Fireplace
Looking for an easy wood-fired pizza recipe in New Zealand? This ham and mozzarella pizza is one of the best ways to enjoy the Ridge Fireplace.
Start by preparing our Ridge Fireplace Wood-Fired Pizza Dough. Once your dough has rested and your pizza oven is fully preheated, add the following toppings:
Toppings
Tomato passata
Fresh mozzarella
Canterbury smoked ham
Caramelised onion
Fresh basil
How to Cook It
Stretch the dough to 10–12 inches.
Spread a thin layer of tomato passata.
Add torn pieces of mozzarella.
Top with smoked ham and caramelised onion.
Slide onto the preheated stone in the Ridge Fireplace.
Cook for 2–3 minutes until the crust is golden and blistered.
Finish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
Why This Pizza Works
The smoky flavour from the wood fire pairs perfectly with Canterbury ham, while the high heat of the Ridge Fireplace creates a crisp base and lightly charred crust. It’s a simple recipe that consistently delivers restaurant-quality results.
Best Wood for Cooking
For an authentic New Zealand wood-fired flavour, use very dry macrocarpa, beech or any other wood that burns really hot. The wood types that burn hot help to achieve the crisp crust that makes wood-fired pizza so popular.
Why Use the Ridge Fireplace?
The Ridge Fireplace is designed to hold the high, even temperatures needed for authentic wood-fired pizza. Having a seperate section for the pizza oven means you can still sit around the fire and enjoy the heat, but also cook your dinner at the same time!! What a way to impress your guests...
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand