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Classic Neapolitan Pizza with Cold-Fermented Dough

A traditional Italian pizza with a soft, chewy crust made from cold-fermented dough, topped with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella.

120 minutes4 servings
Classic Neapolitan Pizza with Cold-Fermented Dough
Photo: terri_bateman · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add olive oil to the yeast mixture.
  2. Gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover the dough and let it ferment in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside. Punch down the dough and shape into a round crust.
  5. Spread crushed tomatoes over the crust, add mozzarella slices, and top with basil leaves. Bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden.

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