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Neapolitan Pizza Dough

Make your own Neapolitan pizza dough at home for a fresh and delicious pizza experience. It's easy to prepare and allows for customization of toppings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 665 g 00 flour Type 00 flour is preferred for texture.
  • 450 g cool water Water temperature should be around 73º F.
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp instant yeast

Method
 

Preparation
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Cover the bowl and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Building Strength
  1. 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.
  2. Cover the bowl and let it rest for another 30 minutes.
Shaping
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Place each dough ball into an oiled container, cover it, and refrigerate for 2 hours up to 5 days.
Cooking Pizza
  1. Take the dough out of the fridge 2 hours before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.