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Neapolitan Pizza

Cultural Context

Neapolitan Pizza originated in Naples, Italy, in the late 18th century, becoming a staple of Italian cuisine. It reflects the region's rich agricultural heritage, with simple, high-quality ingredients like tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Traditionally cooked in a wood-fired oven, this pizza is celebrated for its soft, chewy crust and fresh toppings. Today, Neapolitan Pizza has gained global popularity, inspiring countless variations while maintaining its classic roots.

ItalianITCampaniamain
60 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
pre-made pizza dough
mozzarella cheese
marinara sauce
fresh basil
olive oil
300 g water
5 g yeast
5 g honey
300 g flour
30 g salt
700 g water
1,100 g flour

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories while shredded mozzarella is often less expensive.

San Marzano tomatoes

🥗Healthier: any canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: regular tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are more accessible and affordable.

extra virgin olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while pecorino can be less expensive.

1

Start with pre-made pizza dough.

2

Sprinkle flour on the surface to prevent sticking.

3

Open the pre-made dough and shape it into a round pizza.

4

Spread marinara sauce over the dough.

5

Add mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.

6

Top with fresh basil leaves.

7

Transfer the pizza to a cooking surface without a pizza peel.

8

Prepare the dough by mixing 300 g of water, 5 g of yeast, and 5 g of honey.

9

Add 300 g of flour and mix until combined.

10

Let the mixture rest for 1 hour at room temperature and then refrigerate for 16 to 24 hours.

11

For the main dough, mix 700 g of water, 1,100 g of flour, and 30 g of salt together.

12

Use a mixer on speed one for 20 minutes to combine the ingredients.

13

Add olive oil to the counter before removing the dough from the mixer.

14

Cut the dough into sections instead of pulling it apart.

15

Fold the dough to incorporate air and develop gluten.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pizza NapoletanaPizza Margherita
Local Name: Pizza Napoletana

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