The perfect pizza oven: Bake pizza like in Italy

In Mykitchens Magazine, we have the best pizza ovens, pizza stones, and more accessories for baking pizza like in Italy.

Anyone who's ever tasted a genuine Neapolitan pizza with a crispy crust and juicy topping knows: It's a huge difference from a classic oven pizza. The key to Italian enjoyment lies in the right pizza oven. Bring the perfect pizza oven home! In Mykitchens magazine, we showcase our favorites and a host of practical pizza accessories for baking.

Why do you need a pizza oven and special pizza accessories?

Conventional ovens usually only reach temperatures up to 250°C – however, a true-to-original pizza requires very high temperatures. Only then does the typical, airy crust with the characteristic dark "leopard spots" of a typical Italian pizza develop. A pizza stone can provide the necessary bottom heat. It draws moisture from the dough and makes the pizza particularly crispy.

Our perfect pizza oven: The Miele H 2861-1 B oven from the 125 Gala Edition

Our favorite pizza oven is clearly the H 2861-1 B from Miele. It's a modern built-in oven that, with its high temperature settings, is ideal for baking pizza like in Italy and can be perfectly combined with the Miele HBS 70 baking and pizza stone.

Let the Miele pizza oven speak for itself

• Large volume: 76 liters on 5 levels offer plenty of space and flexibility – ideal for families or for preparing multiple dishes at once.
• Intuitive operation: The 7-segment display with retractable knobs ensures intuitive and convenient operation of the settings.
• Easy cleaning: The Miele PerfectClean features ensure particularly easy cleaning thanks to the special coating on the baking trays and the cooking compartment.
• High temperature settings: The temperature in the Miele oven can be adjusted from 30 to 300°C, ideal for baking pizza and bread.
• Flexible accessories: The Miele oven is equipped with FlexiClip full-extension runners, which allow for easy handling and safe removal of baking trays.

Pizza accessories: Pizza stone, peel, and more kitchen tools for baking pizza

3 good reasons for a pizza stone

• Crispy base like an Italian: The pizza stone optimally stores heat and distributes it evenly to the dough. This makes the base wonderfully crispy on the outside and airy on the inside – just like in a pizzeria!
• Versatile: Not only pizza, but also tarte flambée, bread, or rolls are delicious on the stone!
• Easy to use: Simply preheat the stone, place the pizza on the pizza peel, and enjoy in just a few minutes!

How to Make the Perfect Pizza in the Oven

1. Set the oven to the highest possible temperature (usually 250–300°C) and let it preheat for at least 30–45 minutes. This creates the intense heat that ensures a crispy base and a light and moist crust. Choose top/bottom heat instead of fan-assisted heating to prevent the dough from drying out too quickly.
2. Use a pizza stone, which optimally retains heat and transfers it directly to the dough during baking. Place it on the bottom rack and heat it along with the oven. This makes the pizza base particularly crispy.
3. Roll out the dough thinly and don't over-top it so it bakes evenly and doesn't become soggy.
4. The optimal baking time is 6-8 minutes at 250°C. With a pizza stone, 5-6 minutes is often sufficient. For an especially crispy crust and beautiful browning, you can use the grill function in the last few minutes – but be careful not to burn the pizza.