Wood-fired pizza - Pizzeria Prima Strada

What makes Pizzeria Prima Strada award-winning

WOOD-FIRED PIZZA SO GOOD?

We recognize there are so many delicious styles of pizza. At Prima Strada we focus on the Neapolitan style, using the same centuries-old technique masters use to create a truly authentic pizza. Neapolitan pizza captures the pure essence of simple and delicious Italian food preparation. The world’s finest tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and dough rolled by hand form the foundation of the pizza. Finally, the pizza is fired in a wood-burning oven at a blistering 900 degrees.

The Dough

Flour, water, salt and yeast. That’s it! Our dough is the foundation of a Prima Strada pizza. After the fermentation process is complete (yes, this makes our dough more digestible), dough is shaped by hand. A second rise takes place after the initial ball shaping (‘staglio’). The dough is stretched by hand. This technique moves the air from the center outwards so that the edge stays more puffy and will form the crust when cooking.

We use a natural leavened starter for our dough, which means we feed "Bertha" (our starter) everyday.

The Sauce

We search for the best quality tomatoes and use a bit of salt to bring out the flavour. That’s it!

The Cheese

Soft, tangy and creamy, we use fresh mozzarella for our pizzas. Made with fresh cow’s milk, it has a sweet and delicate flavour and elastic texture.

Parmigiano Reggiano is considered to the the “The King of Cheeses” and has received a protected designation from Italy (DOP). Parm gets its name from the two areas that produce it. Parma and Reggio Emilia. Made with milk from grass and hay fed cows (no grain). Most wheels of cheese are aged for 18 to 36 months, with the average 24.

The Fire

Your authentic Neapolitan pizza is cooked in a wood-fired oven which reaches a temperature of 900 degrees. The fire is a living breathing thing and doesn’t exist on a level field, there is a certain technique and style that you have to follow to get the desired result. Local island hardwood is used to build the fire and once hot, it takes approximately 2-3 minutes for a pizza to cook.

WHY IS PIZZA IMPORTANT TO YOU?

We asked. You answered.

“Because its yummy and we love Prima Strada”
– Genna, Baily + Emilie

“I can share it with friends…or not.”

“It’s like being wrapped in a warm pepperoni blanket.”

“Because it’s forever “

“Leftovers!”

“Circle of life. Coincidence? I think not!!”

“Because I am a ninja turtle”

FAQ

How big are your pizzas?

10-12 inches, 6 slices.

Do you have Gluten-Free pizza

Not at this time.

How often do you make dough?

We make dough every day. We make dough for pizza, bread used for antipasti and in our meatballs and ciabatta rolls for panini.

Is your dough frozen?

No.

What is in your dough?

We make our dough daily from 5 ingredients – flour, water, salt, natural starter (yeast) and love.

What are the characteristics of Neapolitan style pizza?

A traditional Neapolitan pizza is typically made with tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese. That’s it. If other ingredients are used, it’s sparingly. The dough must be made from wheat flour (type 0 or 00, or a mixture of both), natural yeast, salt and water. It must be kneaded by hand or with a low-speed mixer. After rising, the dough must be formed by hand. The pizza must be baked in a stone oven with a wood fire. It should be thin, crispy, tender and fragrant.

What type of wood is burned?

Local island hardwood.

How hot is the oven?

The floor of the oven is approx. 700 degrees, the dome of the oven 900 degrees.

How long does it take for a pizza to cook?

It takes approximately 2-3 minutes for a pizza to cook.