Italian Neapolitan Pizza

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Italian Neapolitan Pizza Recipe

Authentic Neapolitan pizza is a delectably simple dish that relies on high-quality ingredients and meticulous preparation. The soft and chewy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and gooey fresh mozzarella cheese are all topped with fragrant basil leaves in this classic recipe.

Ingredients

• 200g mozzarella cheese (fresh)
• 500 g pizza flour
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1g dry active yeast
• olive oil, extra virgin
• basil leaves, fresh
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 10g salt
• 400 g canned San Marzano tomatoes
• 350ml of water

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 2 hours
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours, 12 minutes

Instructions

• Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
• Dissolve yeast in water in a small bowl.
• Stir the yeast mixture into the flour mixture until a shaggy dough forms.
• Knead the dough for about 10 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth and elastic.
• Cover the dough in a lightly oiled bowl with plastic wrap.
• Allow to rise for 1-2 hours in a warm, draft-free place, until doubled in size.
• Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C).
• Puree San Marzano tomatoes in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Season with salt and oregano to taste.
• Divide the dough into four equal parts and roll each into a ball.

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