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Neapolitan Style Pizza Recipe Using a Pizza Stone

Neapolitan Style Pizza Using a Pizza Stone
Prep Time2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: neapolitan pizza
Servings: 6
Author: Lyubomira L

Ingredients

Dough:

  • Makes six 6 ounce balls for 6 individual small pizzas.
  • 5 cups (22 1/2 oz) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry yeast
  • 1 3/4 plus 2 tablespoons cool water (65F)
  • Topping:

For 6 small pizzas:

  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella
  • 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 10-12 fresh basil leaves torn
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Optional - freshly ground black pepper and grated (shredded) parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large metal bowl) stir all ingredients together until well combined. If using a stand mixer fit it with the hook attachment and mix on low for 4 minutes. The flour should form a coarse ball. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes , then mix on medium for 2 more minutes, or until the dough clears the sides of the bowl and sticks just a little to the bottom. If the dough is too soft and sticky mix in some flour, if it is too stiff add some more water.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured surface, dust the top with flour and working from four corners fold the dough into a ball. Place in a bowl, that has been brushed with olive oil and cover with plastic wrap. Let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour, to double its size. Then punch a hole in the dough, reshape, place in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Remove dough from the fridge 2 hours before using. (The instructions might sound a little confusing, but the idea is that the dough expands and the gluten in it relaxes). Divide dough into 6 parts. Form 6 balls and brush them with olive oil.
  • Position an oven rack at the lower third of the oven and place pizza stone on it. Heat oven to 450F. Never place cold pizza stone in a hot oven, because it will crack. (If pizza stone is not available, brush pizza pan with some olive oil).
  • Stretch and shape pizza dough into circles, that will fit the pizza stone. Transfer to a well floured pizza peel (we don't want pizza to stick to stone). Spread crushed tomatoes into an even layer and top with mozzarella cheese slices.
  • Using a pizza peel transfer pizza to the pizza stone. (If using a pizza pan place pizza in the pan and place pan directly on the rack). Bake pizza until edges of the crust turn golden and cheese starts bubbling or for 10-15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with some thorn basil and dried oregano, (you can add grated parmesan cheese), cut and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1155mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Calcium: 397mg | Iron: 5.2mg