Elevate Your Culinary Experience: Cannabis-Infused Brick Oven Pizza Recipe

Elevate Your Culinary Experience: Cannabis-Infused Brick Oven Pizza Recipe

Few dishes bring people together like a perfectly baked pizza. Now, imagine enhancing that experience with a touch of cannabis. A cannabis-infused brick oven pizza is the perfect way to combine culinary artistry with the therapeutic benefits of cannabis. This recipe is ideal for those seeking a flavorful meal while enjoying the effects of cannabis in a controlled and delicious way.

Ingredients for Cannabis-Infused Pizza

Before diving into the recipe, you’ll need to prepare cannabis-infused olive oil, which will serve as the base for infusing your pizza with cannabis. Here’s everything you’ll need:

For Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil:
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 7–10 grams of decarboxylated cannabis (low THC or high CBD strains for a mild experience)
For the Pizza Dough:
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (optional)
For the Toppings:
  • 1 cup cannabis-infused olive oil
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Assorted toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, etc.)
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Make Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil
  1. Decarboxylate the Cannabis: Preheat your oven to 245°F (120°C). Spread ground cannabis evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Infuse the Oil: Combine decarboxylated cannabis and olive oil in a saucepan. Simmer on low heat for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally. Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain out the plant material. Store the oil in a sealed container.
Step 2: Prepare the Pizza Dough
  1. Activate the Yeast: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and olive oil. Gradually add the yeast mixture, kneading until a smooth dough forms.
  3. Let It Rise: Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1–2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Step 3: Assemble the Pizza
  1. Preheat the Brick Oven: Heat your brick oven to 500–600°F (260–315°C). If using a pizza stone, let it heat in the oven.
  2. Shape the Dough: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Add Toppings: Spread a thin layer of cannabis-infused olive oil on the dough. Add pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and your choice of toppings.
Step 4: Bake the Pizza
  1. Slide the pizza into the brick oven or onto the pizza stone. Bake for 7–10 minutes, rotating as needed, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  2. Garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of cannabis-infused olive oil before serving.
Dosage Tips

When using cannabis in recipes, understanding dosage is crucial. Start with a small amount of infused oil (1–2 tsp per serving) to gauge the effects. Overconsumption can lead to discomfort, so always err on the side of caution.

A Flavorful Experience

This cannabis-infused brick oven pizza is a perfect way to bring together friends and family for a memorable meal. Whether you’re a cannabis connoisseur or exploring infused foods for the first time, this recipe strikes the ideal balance between deliciousness and relaxation. Enjoy responsibly!