{"kind":"doc","doc":{"title":"Neopolitan Pizza Dough","section":{"slug":"recipes","name":"Recipes"},"rkey":"1710031406664-pizza-dough","cid":"bafkreiggfuetxz3gmba7t3wgzprudiph2e5nlzk6ygcfzv6yzmaw5hlsze","renderKey":"bafkreiggfuetxz3gmba7t3wgzprudiph2e5nlzk6ygcfzv6yzmaw5hlsze@2024-03-09T16:43:00Z@2026-07-29T21:20:26Z@Recipes|","href":"/recipes/1710031406664-pizza-dough","publishedAt":"2024-03-09T16:43:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T21:20:26Z","tags":["pizza","dough","baking","italian","neapolitan","bread","recipe"],"description":"Classic Neapolitan pizza dough recipe using 00 and all-purpose flours.","readingMinutes":2,"markdown":"```recipe\nyield: \"2 dough balls — two 12-in. pizzas\"\ntime: \"25 min active · 5 h total\"\n\ningredients:\n  - { id: 00-flour, item: \"00 flour\", amount: \"153 grams (1 cup plus 1 tbsp)\" }\n  - { id: all-purpose-flour, item: \"all-purpose flour\", amount: \"153 grams (1 cup plus 1 tbsp and 2 tsp)\" }\n  - { id: fine-sea-salt, item: \"fine sea salt\", amount: \"8 grams (1 tsp)\" }\n  - { id: active-dry-yeast, item: \"active dry yeast\", amount: \"2 grams (¾ tsp)\" }\n  - { id: extra-virgin-olive-oil, item: \"extra-virgin olive oil\", amount: \"4 grams (1 tsp)\", note: \"optional\" }\n\nsteps:\n  - id: s1\n    in: [00-flour, all-purpose-flour, fine-sea-salt, active-dry-yeast]\n    do: \"combine the 00 flour\"\n    detail: \"In a large mixing bowl, combine the 00 flour, all-purpose flour, and fine sea salt. In a separate container, dissolve the active dry yeast in 200 grams of cold water.\"\n  - id: s2\n    in: [s1, extra-virgin-olive-oil]\n    do: \"pour the yeast mixture\"\n    detail: \"Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and mix by hand until a rough dough forms. Add the olive oil (if using) and continue to mix until fully incorporated.\"\n  - id: s3\n    in: [s2]\n    do: \"knead the dough\"\n    for: \"10–15 min\"\n    detail: \"Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.\"\n  - id: s4\n    in: [s3]\n    do: \"shape each portion\"\n    for: \"2 h\"\n    detail: \"Shape each portion into a ball and place them on a floured surface or tray. Place the dough balls in an oven with the light on and let rise for 2 hours.\"\n  - id: s5\n    in: [s4]\n    do: \"transfer the dough balls\"\n    for: \"1–2 h\"\n    detail: \"Transfer the dough balls to the refrigerator and let them rest for 1-2 hours. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before using (about 1 hour).\"\n  - id: s6\n    in: [s5]\n    do: \"preheat your pizza oven\"\n    detail: \"Preheat your pizza oven outside to its highest setting. On a floured surface, stretch each dough ball into a 12-inch round, being careful not to deflate the edges.\"\n  - id: s7\n    in: [s6]\n    do: \"top with your favorite\"\n    for: \"6–8 min\"\n    detail: \"Top with your favorite ingredients and bake one pizza at a time for 6-8 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the toppings are cooked.\"\n```\n","media":{},"series":{},"related":[{"title":"Thunderbolt Sub","href":"/recipes/1751951070010-thunderbolt-sub","section":"recipes","description":"First attempt at cloning the Thunderbolt Italian Sub.","publishedAt":"2025-07-07T22:04:00Z"},{"title":"Pizza Margherita","href":"/recipes/1710032637430-pizza-margherita","section":"recipes","description":"Margherita pizza with homemade dough and sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.","publishedAt":"2024-03-09T17:03:00Z"},{"title":"Small Batch Croissant Loaf","href":"/recipes/1743442618201-small-batch-croissant-loaf","section":"recipes","description":"A small laminated milk-bread loaf made with a pasta roller and a 115-gram butter block.","publishedAt":"2025-03-31T10:36:00Z"},{"title":"Caramel Apple Mille Feuille","href":"/recipes/1710563320517-caramel-apple-mille-feuille","section":"recipes","description":"Elegant mille-feuille dessert with flaky puff pastry layers, caramelized cinnamon apples, and vanilla cream.","publishedAt":"2024-03-15T21:28:00Z"},{"title":"Pizza Sauce","href":"/recipes/1710031949965-pizza-sauce","section":"recipes","description":"Simple 3-ingredient pizza sauce: blend drained canned tomatoes with olive oil and salt until smooth. Use immediately or refrigerate.","publishedAt":"2024-03-09T16:52:00Z"},{"title":"Sourdough","href":"/posts/1587970800000-sourdough","section":"posts","description":"I grew up on sourdough near San Francisco, then started a starter named Fred.","publishedAt":"2023-11-02T12:14:00Z"}],"prev":{"title":"Creamy Bell Pepper Alfredo Sauce","href":"/recipes/1709406325649-creamy-bell-pepper-alfredo-sauce"},"next":{"title":"Pizza Sauce","href":"/recipes/1710031949965-pizza-sauce"}}}