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Neapolitan Pizza Dough

Neapolitan Pizza Dough

650kcal
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Prep 30 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 40 minutes
Learn to make authentic Neapolitan Pizza Dough at home. This simple recipe uses bread flour for a perfectly chewy, tender crust every time.
Servings 2 pizzas
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups bread flour about 12.5 ounces, plus more for dusting
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • ¾ tsp instant yeast
  • 1 cup lukewarm water about 95°F
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • dough hook
  • oven
  • Pizza Stone

Method

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the bread flour, salt, and instant yeast. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds to blend the dry ingredients evenly.
  2. With the mixer on low, slowly pour in the lukewarm water and olive oil. Continue to mix for 2 minutes, until a shaggy dough forms and no dry spots of flour remain.
  3. Increase the mixer speed to medium and knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes, until it is extremely smooth, elastic, and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl. The dough should feel soft and slightly tacky but not sticky.
  4. Lightly oil a large bowl. Form the dough into a smooth ball, place it in the oiled bowl, and turn it over to coat lightly. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  5. Turn the risen dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently press to deflate it. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and shape each into a tight ball. Cover the dough balls with a damp kitchen towel and let them rest for 15 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to its highest temperature, typically 500°F to 550°F, for at least 45 minutes. If you have a pizza stone or steel, place it on a rack in the upper-third of the oven while it preheats.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, use your fingertips to gently press one dough ball into a flat disc. Carefully stretch and rotate the dough by hand until it forms a 12-inch round with a slightly thicker crust around the edge. Transfer the shaped dough to a piece of parchment paper.
  8. Add your desired toppings and immediately slide the pizza (on the parchment) onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories650kcalCarbohydrates115gProtein20gFat10gSaturated Fat1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat1.5gMonounsaturated Fat7gSodium980mgPotassium175mgFiber4gSugar0.5gCalcium25mgIron7.5mg

Notes

Let dough rise in a warm place for best results. Preheat your oven thoroughly with a pizza stone or steel for optimal crust.

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