How to Make Neapolitan Pizza Dough like World Best Pizza Chef

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Neapolitan pizza is the most recognized in the world, but many get it wrong, so I’ve enlisted world champion pizza maker, Johnny Di Francesco to teach us his secrets to making the finest pizza dough. True to Italian tradition, Neapolitan pizza is made up of very few ingredients, water, salt, yeast and all-important flour. The taste and crunch make all the difference, so watch as we pair it back and respect the simplicity of this fine dough.

This is the first episode of my Pizza series. If you aren’t already obsessed with perfecting your version of Neapolitan pizza, you will be with these traditional methods that will ensure you get it right each and every time.

Johnny’s Top Tips To Make Neapolitan Pizza Dough

Be careful NOT to contaminate

Never contaminate the salt with the yeast. To avoid this you must follow the next step and add 10% flour.

One to hold the other is to mix

As you add the flour, use one hand to hold the edge of the bowl and the other to mix, then turn the bowl and the flour making sure to clean all the sides so you won’t waste anything.

Easiest way to make dough ball

Roll it in a circular motion over and again in the one spot, using the palm of your hand until you have a smooth surface, round ball.

How to serve Neapolitan Pizza Dough

It’s obviously better to eat this classic Neapolitan Pizza hot. Some like sharing but most don’t – decide before taking it out of the oven or you will remain without!

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