The Ooni Pizza Project by Scott Deley – Paperback Cookbook

The Ooni Pizza Project is Scott Deley's guide to cooking pizza in an Ooni oven, with master doughs for Neapolitan, New York, Detroit and Tonda Romana styles and over 40 pizza recipes. Deley is the home cook behind Scott's Pizza Project, and the book reads like a mate showing you exactly what worked for him.

From birthday present to pizza obsession

In 2020 Scott Deley's father-in-law gave him a portable pizza oven, and he started documenting every pie on Instagram as Scott's Pizza Project. He's an engineer by trade, so he treats pizza like a controlled experiment, and that careful, repeatable approach is exactly what makes this book useful for anyone who's just unboxed their own oven.

What's inside

The core of the book is four master doughs, one each for Neapolitan, New York, Detroit and Tonda Romana pizza. There's a full chapter on getting the best out of your oven, with guidance on temperature and maintenance, plus sauces and the story of Scott's own pizza journey.

The recipes go well past the margherita: think Mixed Tomato Bianca, The Alternative Hawaiian, Upside-Down Margherita and Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza with a Twist. Each pizza comes with the story behind its toppings, and the photography is by Scott's wife, Nikki Deley.

Who it's for

New Ooni owners who want to stop burning bases and start nailing them, and anyone with a portable pizza oven ready to try styles beyond Neapolitan. Clear and methodical, it's great for beginners.

About Scott Deley

Scott Deley is an engineer from Derby, England, and the creator of Scott's Pizza Project on Instagram and his blog. He's an Ooni brand ambassador, has written recipes for Matthews Cotswold Flour and Ooni's Dad's Favorite Recipes, and appeared on the What's Good Dough? podcast.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

This is the one that turns a new pizza oven from a shiny toy into a weekly habit. Scott's four master doughs are the heart of it, especially the Detroit, with its crunchy, cheesy edges. Pick it up and pizza night stops being a lottery. Read it with Mastering Pizza for a deeper dough education and The Scarr's Pizza Cookbook for proper New York slices. A drizzle of BBQ Mafia Smoky Hot Honey on the pepperoni is strictly off the books.

Questions answered

Who wrote The Ooni Pizza Project?

It was written by Scott Deley, the Derby-based home pizza maker behind Scott's Pizza Project and an Ooni brand ambassador.

How many recipes are in The Ooni Pizza Project?

It has over 40 pizza recipes plus master dough recipes for Neapolitan, New York, Detroit and Tonda Romana styles.

Is The Ooni Pizza Project good for beginners?

Yes. It walks through doughs, sauces and oven temperature and maintenance step by step, which suits new pizza oven owners.

Is The Ooni Pizza Project a paperback?

Yes. It's a paperback published by Page Street Publishing in 2023.

Do I need an Ooni oven to use this book?

The recipes are written around Ooni ovens, but the doughs and toppings also suit other portable high-heat pizza ovens.