Neapolitan pizza dough
Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 8 minutes Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes Description
This Neapolitan pizza dough is light, airy, and perfectly chewy, featuring a beautifully crisp, charred crust just like the traditional pies from Naples, Italy. Crafted with simple ingredients and slow fermentation, it's ideal for baking in high-heat ovens, on pizza stones, or in wood-fired setups!
Ingredients
- flour (or high-protein bread flour)
- warm water (around 90°F/32°C)
- fine sea salt
- dry yeast (or 1g fresh yeast)
- olive oil optional, for softer dough
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Instructions
- Step 1: Mix the DoughIn a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.Add half the flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms.Sprinkle in the salt, then add the remaining flour. Mix until combined.Transfer the dough to a clean, lightly floured surface and knead for 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic. (Or knead in a stand mixer on low speed for 8 minutes.)
- Step 2: First Rise (Bulk Fermentation)Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rise at room temperature (70-75°F) for 2 hours until doubled.
- Step 3: Cold Fermentation (Optional, But Recommended!)For the best flavor and texture, transfer the dough to the fridge and let it cold ferment for 12-24 hours.
- Step 4: Divide And Second RiseRemove dough from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour.Divide into 4 equal balls and place them on a floured surface. Cover and let rest for 45-60 minutes before stretching.
- Step 5: Shape And BakePreheat a pizza oven to 850°F (450°C) OR a conventional oven with a pizza stone at 500°F (260°C) for at least 45 minutes.Gently stretch each dough ball into a 10-12 inch round, keeping the edges slightly thicker for the crust.Top with San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil for a classic Margherita pizza.
- Bake:Wood-Fired Pizza Oven: 90 secondsConventional Oven with Pizza Stone: 7-10 minutesRemove, slice, and enjoy your authentic Neapolitan pizza!