---
title: "Neopolitan Pizza Dough"
section: recipes
description: "Classic Neapolitan pizza dough recipe using 00 and all-purpose flours."
tags: ["pizza", "dough", "baking", "italian", "neapolitan", "bread", "recipe"]
created: 2024-03-09T16:43:00Z
updated: 2026-07-29T21:20:26Z
cid: bafkreiggfuetxz3gmba7t3wgzprudiph2e5nlzk6ygcfzv6yzmaw5hlsze
html: https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1710031406664-pizza-dough
---

# Neopolitan Pizza Dough

```recipe
yield: "2 dough balls — two 12-in. pizzas"
time: "25 min active · 5 h total"

ingredients:
  - { id: 00-flour, item: "00 flour", amount: "153 grams (1 cup plus 1 tbsp)" }
  - { id: all-purpose-flour, item: "all-purpose flour", amount: "153 grams (1 cup plus 1 tbsp and 2 tsp)" }
  - { id: fine-sea-salt, item: "fine sea salt", amount: "8 grams (1 tsp)" }
  - { id: active-dry-yeast, item: "active dry yeast", amount: "2 grams (¾ tsp)" }
  - { id: extra-virgin-olive-oil, item: "extra-virgin olive oil", amount: "4 grams (1 tsp)", note: "optional" }

steps:
  - id: s1
    in: [00-flour, all-purpose-flour, fine-sea-salt, active-dry-yeast]
    do: "combine the 00 flour"
    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."
  - id: s2
    in: [s1, extra-virgin-olive-oil]
    do: "pour the yeast mixture"
    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."
  - id: s3
    in: [s2]
    do: "knead the dough"
    for: "10–15 min"
    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."
  - id: s4
    in: [s3]
    do: "shape each portion"
    for: "2 h"
    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."
  - id: s5
    in: [s4]
    do: "transfer the dough balls"
    for: "1–2 h"
    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)."
  - id: s6
    in: [s5]
    do: "preheat your pizza oven"
    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."
  - id: s7
    in: [s6]
    do: "top with your favorite"
    for: "6–8 min"
    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."
```

---

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