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Traditional Neapolitan Pizza with Fresh Tomato Sauce
A classic Neapolitan pizza with a simple yet flavorful tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil. This recipe highlights the traditional method of hand-stretched dough and wood-fired baking.
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Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, combine 500g of 00 flour, 10g of salt, and 10g of yeast. Gradually add 300ml of water and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
- Preheat a pizza oven or a heavy cast-iron skillet to 250°C (480°F).
- Roll out the dough into a 30cm circle, add tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
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