Enjoy pizza in the backcountry // LOTM

You don't have to be in New York City for a great slice of pizza. In fact, you don't even have to be anywhere near an oven. I learned how to make pizza in the backcountry a few years ago – and I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it is. I obviously proceeded to make pizza on the trail for every meal possible. And you can too.

Pizza in the mountains // enough for 2

• 6.5 ounce package Betty Crocker Pizza Mix
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 6 ounces cheese, cut into small slices (harder cheeses like Asiago or Gouda are best for backpacking)
• Pepperoni or summer sausage sliced into small pieces

Combine pizza mix with water in a small bowl.

Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Use your hands or a water bottle to roll dough into two small pizzas. Top with tomato sauce, cheese, and meat.

Put your pizzas in the skillet, cover it with a lid, and cook between 5 to 10 minutes. Pro secret: if you're having a hard time melting the cheese, pour a tablespoon of water into your skillet and recover.

Bon appétit!

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