Neapolitan Pizza Recipe

Neapolitan Pizza Recipe

This recipe for authentic Neapolitan pizza blends tradition with modern innovation. The pizza is a masterpiece of quality ingredients, ancient techniques, and craftsmanship. Follow this method to create a delicious and authentic Neapolitan pizza at home!

Method

1. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl. Dissolve 1.5 g of natural yeast in 1 liter of water.

2. Prepare 45 g of salt and mix it directly into the flour. Gradually pour in the water with dissolved yeast while mixing.

3. Knead the dough until it reaches a smooth, uniform consistency. Stretch and fold the dough by hand for even texture.

4. Let the dough rest in the bowl, covered with a wooden lid, for about 1 hour.

5. After 1 hour, the dough should have developed a firmer consistency. Place it on a floured surface and divide it into individual portions (about 280 g each for Neapolitan pizzas).

6. Shape the dough into balls, then roll out each portion on a lightly floured surface to form the pizza base.

7. Top the pizza with tomato purée, fiordilatte cheese, fresh basil, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

8. Transfer the pizza to a peel and bake it in a wood-fired oven for about 55 seconds at high temperature (usually around 485°C or 905°F).

9. Serve immediately and enjoy your authentic Neapolitan pizza!

Tips:

For best result the Dough should rase for at least 24h in the fridge