Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine 665g of type 00 flour, 450g of cool water, ⅛ tsp of instant yeast, and 1 tbsp of kosher salt. Stir gently until it is loosely combined.
- With wet hands, pinch the dough between your thumb and index finger for even distribution. Ensure it’s mixed, even if it’s not smooth.
- Cover the bowl and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Building Strength
- With wet hands, tuck your fingers underneath one side of the dough, pull it up and fold it back over itself. Repeat this around the dough, doing 4-6 pulls.
- Cover the bowl and let it rest for another 30 minutes.
Shaping
- Generously flour your work surface and pour the dough out. Dust the top with flour and cut it into four equal segments, each about 275g.
- Shape each piece into a ball by pulling the edges to the center and pinching the seams shut. Flip the dough seam-side-down and roll it into a ball.
- Place each dough ball into an oiled container, cover it, and refrigerate for 2 hours up to 5 days.
Cooking Pizza
- Take the dough out of the fridge 2 hours before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
- Flour your work surface, gently invert a dough ball onto it, flour the top, and stretch into a 12-inch thin base layer with a defined crust.
- Transfer the stretched dough to a floured pizza peel, add your favorite toppings, and cook in a preheated pizza oven for 60-90 seconds or bake in a conventional oven on a pizza stone for 6-8 minutes at 500º F.
Notes
Serve your delicious homemade pizza with fresh basil and a drizzle of high-quality olive oil. Store leftover dough in an oiled container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
