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Neapolitan Pizza Dough – Authentic, Chewy, and Wood-Fired Ready

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Authentic Neapolitan pizza dough made with 4 simple ingredients and long fermentation. Light, airy, and perfect for wood-fired or high-temp baking.

Ingredients

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  • 500g 00 flour

  • 325ml water

  • 10g fine sea salt (2 tsp)

  • 1.5g instant yeast (1/2 tsp)

Instructions

  • Dissolve salt in water. Add a bit of flour, then yeast. Mix well.

  • Gradually add remaining flour. Mix to form a shaggy dough.

  • Knead on floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth.

  • Place in bowl, cover, and let rise at room temperature for 8–24 hours.

  • Divide into 4 balls. Rest 2 hours.

  • Stretch by hand into circles.

  • Bake at 500°F+ on pizza stone for 6–8 minutes, or in wood-fired oven at 850°F for 90 seconds.

Notes

  • Cold ferment up to 72 hours for stronger flavor.

  • Use high-protein flour if 00 isn’t available.

  • Add semolina to peel to prevent sticking.

Find it online: https://simplehomeflavors.com/neapolitan-pizza-dough-authentic-chewy-and-wood-fired-ready/