Traditional Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe

You can make this dough at home as it has simple ingredients but there are some techniques involved and time is also essential. I am going to tell you the method if you follow it step by step, you can get dough with great texture and flavor. If you are thinking of making pizza at home then make dough like this and your pizza will turn out great.

CONTENT OF RECIPE

Ingredients / Ingredienti	(7 Cups) Soft Wheat Flour (600-650 ml) Warm Water (½ Tbsp) Salt (1 Tbsp) Fresh Yeast
Cooking Time / Tempo di cottura	7-10 Minutes (Until Golden Brown Crust)
Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di cottura	500°F -550°F ~ 260°C-290°C
Utensils / Utensili	Bowl Baking Sheet Plastic Wrap or a Damp Cloth
Cooking Method / Metodo di cottura	Oven

ORIGIN

The dough, which was prepared on the streets of Naples, took the form of a traditional Neapolitan pizza. It became famous due to its light, airy crust and distinct flavor.

METHOD

Step 1: First activate yeast and mix it in warm water.

Step 2: Keep it aside until it starts bubbling.

Step 3: Combine the dry ingredients such as flour and salt.

Step 4: To make soft and elastic dough we will add water to the flour with activated yeast and knead the dough.

Step 5: Knead the dough well for 15 minutes until it becomes soft and smooth.

Step 6: After greasing a bowl with olive oil, shape the dough in a ball and cover it with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and set aside until it doubles in size.

Step 7: After the dough has risen, cut it into your desired size. Then place it on a baking sheet, cover it with plastic wrap again. Put it in the refrigerator for six hours.

Step 8: Now remove it from the refrigerator and roll these according to your choice, then put the topping on rolled dough (for making pizza) according to your choice. Keep in the oven and cook it.

Step 9: When you see that the crust of the dough has turned golden and the cheese has melted, then your pizza is ready.

Step 10: Now if you follow all the methods as I have explained, you will get the same pizza dough which is very tasty and delicious.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What makes Neapolitan pizza dough different?

It became different due to its light, airy crust and distinct flavor with simple ingredients.

What makes an authentic Neapolitan pizza?

Olive oil, simple dough, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil leaves makes an authentic Neapolitan pizza.

How hydration is traditional Neapolitan pizza dough?

Traditional Neapolitan pizza dough usually has 60 to 65% hydration level in it.

What is the difference between traditional pizza and Neapolitan pizza?

The Neapolitan pizza has a thin and flat and airy crust, while the traditional pizza has a thick and doughy crust.

What is the best flour for Neapolitan pizza?

"00" pizza flour (soft wheat flour) is the best flour for Neapolitan pizza.