Neapolitan Pizza Dough

Step 1

Flour. Pour 2 pounds flour into a large mixing bowl and then set aside.

Step 2

Wet mix. In a separate bowl, pour in your water and then add your salt. Whisk the water until your salt dissolves.

Step 3

More flour. Add a cup of flour to your wet mix and whisk until your wet mix is an even mixture. DO NOT add yeast before completing this step.

Step 4

Yeast. Add in your yeast and whisk until everything is combined.

Step 5

Combine. Pour your wet mixture into your flour. Use a scraper to mix everything together until dough is solid and slightly stringy.

Step 6

Knead. Knead your dough for 15-20 minutes in dough box or on a clean surface.

Step 7

Rest. Roll dough into a ball and coat lightly with olive oil. Place in a clean bowl and cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap for 1 hour.

Step 8

Ferment. Uncover your dough and cut into 8 ounce balls. Lightly coat in olive oil and place in lidded deli containers. Place in refrigerator for 24-72 hours.

Step 9

Stretch, cook, and enjoy. Once your dough is fermented, stretch into a circle and place on pizza peel. Add your favorite toppings, fire your pizzas, and enjoy.