Name: Crusty Neapolitan-Style Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 cup fresh mozzarella, sliced; 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Crusty Neapolitan-Style Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella

A Neapolitan-style pizza with a soft, chewy crust and fresh mozzarella.

120 minutes4 servings

Method

Combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Add warm water and olive oil, mix until a dough forms.
Cover and let rise at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 12-18 hours.
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough into a circle and place on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
Spread tomato sauce over the dough, add fresh mozzarella slices, pepperoni, and Parmesan.
Sprinkle oregano and garlic powder, then top with fresh basil leaves.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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