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Authentic Neapolitan pizza dough preparation with fresh ingredients

Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Dough

Create a delicious and authentic Neapolitan pizza dough with a perfect balance of chewy and crispy texture, ideal for any pizza toppings you love.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 2 balls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or “00” flour for authenticity) Using high-quality flour, preferably '00' flour, enhances the dough texture.
  • 1 cup cool water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For added richness.

Method
 

Mix the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and active dry yeast. Slowly add the cool water while stirring with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead
  1. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If sticky, sprinkle in more flour sparingly.
Add Salt and Oil
  1. Once kneaded, add salt and olive oil, and continue kneading for an additional 5 minutes until well incorporated.
Let it Rise
  1. Form the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, and cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Shape into Balls
  1. Gently punch down the risen dough, divide it into two equal portions, shape each into a ball, and place on a floured surface. Cover and let rest for another 30 minutes.
Roll Out
  1. Take one dough ball and gently stretch it into a round shape using your fingers, avoiding a rolling pin to preserve air bubbles.
Top and Bake
  1. Adorn your pizza with toppings and bake in a preheated oven at the highest setting for about 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

Notes

For optimal results: Use '00' flour for an authentic flavor, allow the dough to rest for gluten development, bake at high temperature, avoid overworking the dough, and experiment with toppings.