Traditional Neapolitan Pizza Dough

Ingredients:

  • 500 grams of Italian type "00" flour
  • 340 ml of water at room temperature
  • 10 grams of salt
  • 3 grams of instant yeast

Instructions:

  1. Activate yeast:

    • Pour the water into a large bowl.
    • Add the yeast to the water and stir gently. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes until the yeast is completely dissolved.

  1. Mixing the ingredients:

    • Take a large bowl and put the flour in it.
    • Add the salt to one side of the bowl.
    • Slowly pour the yeast-water mixture into the flour while stirring with a fork or your hands, until all the ingredients are combined and form a sticky dough.

  2. Kneading the dough:

    • Sprinkle some flour on a clean work surface.
    • Place the dough on a work surface and begin kneading. Press the dough forward with the heel of your hand, fold it back toward you, and give it a quarter turn. Repeat this for 10-15 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

  3. Rest:

    • Form the dough into a ball and place it back in the bowl.
    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel and let the dough rest at room temperature for 20-24 hours. The dough will expand.

  4. Divide and shape:

    • After the resting period, the dough is ready to be divided.
    • Divide the dough into equal pieces of about 220-250 grams (for individual pizzas).
    • Form each piece into a ball by folding the edges toward the center and rolling the dough tightly. Turn the ball over so the seam is on the bottom.

  5. Last rise time:

    • Place the dough balls on a floured baking sheet or plate, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let them rest for another 2-4 hours. This helps the gluten relax and creates a light crust.

  6. Baking pizza:

    • Preheat your Nero-14 oven at least 15-20 minutes in advance. Use the Nero thermometer to check if your stone has reached the desired temperature of around 400°C. ° C has been reached.
    • Using your fingertips, flatten each dough ball (from the center outward) into a thin pizza base about 0.3 cm thick. Be sure to press out the air to create a fluffy crust.
    • Top the pizza with your favorite ingredients.
    • Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 1-3 minutes depending on the desired result, or until the crust is golden brown all around.

Buon appetito! Enjoy your delicious homemade Neapolitan pizza.

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