Kmart Australia shoppers are buzzing over a new kitchen gadget that’s making it easier and more affordable to enjoy ‘wood-fired’ pizza at home.
The $69 Pizza Maker, which features a 31 cm ceramic stone, has quickly become a must-have item, with many stores already struggling to keep it in stock.
One excited shopper urged others to act fast: “This is your sign to get the new Kmart pizza oven and add it to your cooking rotation.” They noted that the appliance’s adjustable dials allow for lower, slower cooking to achieve a perfect wood-fired base, a process that can be costly with traditional methods.
After spreading sauce on the base and adding toppings, the shopper cooked the pizza on low heat, resulting in melted cheese on a ‘perfectly’ crispy crust.
Home cooks are calling this energy-efficient gadget, which uses less electricity than an oven, a “game changer.” The portable pizza maker, available in a striking red color, boasts a variable temperature dial that reaches up to 300 degrees Celsius and includes a 15-minute timer.
An open window on the appliance makes it easy to monitor the cooking process, ensuring your pizza comes out just right.
“Why, Kmart? Why did you so easily convince me to buy this?” one shopper exclaimed.
Another simply declared, “Must have!”
Some shoppers questioned how the pizza maker compared to a conventional oven. One user explained, “The ceramic stone increases the heat and dryness, achieving an ‘unbeatable’ crust.”
Aussies who have already purchased the appliance have praised it for making healthy ‘low-carb pizzas’ using store-bought Lebanese bread. However, one home cook pointed out that pizza is traditionally baked at a high temperature for a shorter time, rather than at a low temperature for an extended period.
Despite the debate, the Kmart Pizza Maker continues to gain popularity as the budget-friendly kitchen essential of 2024.