Perfect Napoletana Pizza Dough and Topping Recipe

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.

Add yeast, salt, sugar, and strong bread flour into a mixing bowl.

Knead the dough thoroughly with your hands.

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, allow the dough to rest for an additional 24 hours.

After 24 hours, gently press your fingers on the dough to shape it.

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