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Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe{with images}

Perfect Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe for Homemade Bliss

This Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe brings the joy of homemade pizza with high-quality ingredients and straightforward steps, creating a beautifully crisp, chewy crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pizzas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 300-310 ml Room Temperature Water Essential for hydrating the flour.
  • 3-4 tablespoons Tipo 00 Flour For creating a sponge.
  • 1 teaspoon Instant Dry Yeast Substitute with fresh yeast if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Critical for flavor and fermentation.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For kneading, not in the mix at start.
Fermentation Ingredients
  • 1 unit Airtight Container For storing dough during fermentation.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Mix water and salt until fully dissolved.
    Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe{with images}
  2. Create a sponge by adding 3-4 tablespoons of Tipo 00 flour to the salted water and mixing to a pancake batter consistency. Let rest for 10-15 minutes.
    Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe{with images}
  3. Incorporate yeast into the flour-water mixture until well combined and without lumps.
    Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe{with images}
  4. Gradually add remaining Tipo 00 flour to form a cohesive dough ball, cover with a damp towel and let rest for 1 hour until doubled in size.
    Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe{with images}
  5. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
    Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe{with images}
  6. Divide kneaded dough into small balls (200-250 grams each) and place in an airtight container. Refrigerate for 24-48 hours.
    Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe{with images}
  7. Before using, take the dough out and let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
    Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe{with images}

Nutrition

Serving: 1pizzaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, use Caputo Tipo 00 flour and ensure proper resting time for enhanced flavor.

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