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Neapolitan Pizza Dough

Create authentic Neapolitan pizza dough with this simple recipe that yields an airy and chewy crust, perfect for classic pizza.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Serving Size 4 servings

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 665 g 00 flour High-quality flour is essential for the best texture.
  • 450 g cool water Water temperature should be around 73º F.
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp instant yeast

Instructions

Mixing the Dough

  • In a large bowl, combine the 00 flour, cool water, instant yeast, and kosher salt. Stir until loosely combined.
  • With wet hands, mix the dough by pinching it between your fingers until well combined, though it may not be very smooth.
  • Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

Folding and Resting

  • After resting, perform a strength-building fold by tucking your fingers under one side of the dough, pulling it up, and folding it over itself. Repeat around the entire dough.
  • Cover the dough and let it rest for another 30 minutes.

Shaping the Dough

  • Flour a work surface generously and pour the rested dough onto it. Flour the top and cut the dough into 4 even segments, each weighing about 275g.
  • Wrap each piece into a ball, pinching the seams shut and rolling it to create a smooth surface.
  • Place each ball into an oiled container, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours up to 5 days.

Preparing for Cooking

  • When ready to make pizza, take the dough out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature for about 2 hours.
  • Flour the work surface again and gently invert a dough ball onto it, taking care not to knock out too much air.
  • Press into the center of the ball and gradually stretch it outward to form a thin base and a thicker crust.
  • Continue stretching until it reaches about 8-10 inches in diameter. Hang the edge on your fists and rotate to stretch into a 12-inch crust.
  • Transfer to a floured pizza peel and top with ingredients as desired.

Baking

  • Slide the topped pizza onto a preheated pizza oven or pizza stone in a conventional oven at the highest temperature (500º F) and cook for 60-90 seconds, turning every 20 seconds, or for 6-8 minutes.

Notes

Serve with high-quality ingredients like homemade tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil for added flavor. Store leftover dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze it for long-term storage.