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neapolitan pizza dough recipe

Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe

Neapolitan pizza, originating from Naples, Italy, is celebrated for its thin, crispy crust with a light, airy interior. This recipe captures the authentic taste, perfect for pizza lovers seeking an Italian culinary experience at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 day 32 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Pizza oven or home oven with pizza stone
  • Pizza Peel
  • Kitchen shears
  • Dough scraper

Ingredients
  

  • 6.5 cups 2 pounds Tipo 00 flour
  • 3 cups 1.5 pounds cold water
  • 1.5 tablespoons 0.6 ounces salt
  • 4 teaspoons 0.4 ounces active dry yeast

Instructions
 

Prepare Dough Starter:

  • In a large bowl, mix cold water and yeast, allowing yeast to dissolve.

Mix Ingredients:

  • Gradually add the Tipo 00 flour and salt, stirring to combine. Knead the dough by hand or with a dough hook for 15-20 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

First Rest:

  • Cover the dough and allow it to rest at room temperature for 1 hour.

Cold Fermentation:

  • Transfer the dough to a fridge-safe container. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours, up to 72 hours for optimal flavor and texture.

Divide Dough:

  • After fermentation, divide the dough into 8-ounce balls and coat them lightly in olive oil. Let the dough balls come to room temperature.

Preheat Oven:

  • If using a home oven, preheat with a pizza stone to 250°C (480°F) or higher for 45 minutes.

Shape Dough:

  • Hold each dough ball, letting it stretch under its weight. Shape into a 12-inch round with a thicker outer edge.

Bake Pizza:

  • Bake in a wood-fired or preheated oven at high temperature for 60-90 seconds (or in a home oven for 4-8 minutes), rotating as needed for even cooking.

Notes

  • These values can vary depending on the specific ingredients used and the portion size.
  • The above values are based on the following typical ingredients:
    • 500 g of flour (high-protein flour),
    • 325 ml of water,
    • 10 g of salt,
    • 2 g of yeast.
  • The nutrition data primarily focuses on the dough itself and does not include toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword authentic Italian pizza, high-temperature pizza, homemade pizza, Neapolitan pizza, pizza dough
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