Neapolitan Style Pizza at Home
Neapolitan Style Pizza at Home with Tipo 00 Flour
No Pizza Oven Needed
There is something special abo
ut authentic Neapolitan pizza. The soft airy crust. The delicate chew. The balance of bright tomato and creamy mozzarella.
The good news is you do not need a wood fired oven to experience it.
With Polselli Classica Tipo 00 Pizza Flour Neapolitan and a regular home oven, you can create a beautifully risen, light, and flavorful pizza right in your own kitchen.
This recipe is designed specifically for home cooks using standard ovens.
Why Tipo 00 Flour Makes the Difference
The foundation of great pizza is the flour.
Polselli Classica Tipo 00 Pizza Flour Neapolitan is finely milled in Italy and crafted specifically for traditional pizza dough. Its texture allows the dough to stretch easily while developing the soft structure that defines authentic Italian pizza.
Using Tipo 00 flour helps you achieve:
• A smooth elastic dough
• Light airy edges known as the cornicione
• A tender interior with balanced chew
• Better rise and structure even in a standard oven
When the flour is right, everything else falls into place.
Ingredients
Makes Two Pizzas
For the Dough
•500g Polselli Classica Tipo 00 Pizza Flour Neapolitan
• 325ml room temperature water
• 10g fine sea salt
• 3g fresh yeast or 1g active dry yeast
For the Classic Topping
• Crushed San Marzano tomatoes
• Fresh mozzarella
• Fresh basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt
Keep the toppings simple. Neapolitan pizza is about balance, not excess.
If You Want to Make Just 1 Pizza
Use half the amounts:
• 250g flour (about 2 cups)
• 160ml water (about ⅔ cup)
• 5g salt (about 1 teaspoon)
• Small pinch yeast (⅛ teaspoon active dry)
Step by Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
• Dissolve the yeast in a small portion of the water.
• Gradually add the flour while mixing.
• Slowly incorporate the remaining water.
• Add the salt and mix until a soft dough forms.
• Knead for 10 to 15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
The dough should feel soft but not sticky.
2. Let It Rise
• Place the dough in a bowl and cover.
• Allow it to rise at room temperature for 2 to 4 hours until doubled in size.
• For deeper flavor refrigerate overnight and bring back to room temperature before shaping.
Slow fermentation enhances both flavor and texture.
3. Preheat Properly
• Preheat your oven to its highest setting, usually between 475 and 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Allow it to heat for at least 30 to 45 minutes.
• Place a baking sheet upside down inside the oven while it preheats.
Heat is critical for proper rise and crust development.
4. Shape the Pizza
• Divide the dough into two equal portions.
• Form into smooth balls and let rest for 30 minutes.
• Gently stretch by hand on a lightly floured surface.
• Press from the center outward while keeping the outer edge slightly thicker.
Avoid using a rolling pin. Preserving the air bubbles creates the classic Neapolitan edge.
5. Add the Toppings
• Transfer the stretched dough onto parchment paper.
• Spread a thin layer of crushed San Marzano tomatoes.
• Add fresh mozzarella evenly across the surface.
• Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with a small pinch of sea salt.
Use restraint. Too many toppings will weigh the dough down.
6. Bake
• Carefully slide the pizza with parchment onto the preheated baking sheet.
• Bake for 7 to 10 minutes until the crust is puffed and lightly golden.
• The cheese should be bubbling and slightly browned.
• For additional color switch to broil for the final 1 to 2 minutes.
Watch closely during broiling.
What You Can Expect
Even without a wood fired oven, you will achieve:
• A soft airy crust
• Beautiful rise around the edges
• Balanced chew
• Authentic Italian flavor
The key is high heat, light toppings, and quality Tipo 00 flour.
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Final Thoughts
Neapolitan style pizza is not about complexity. It is about quality ingredients and proper technique.
With Polselli Classica Tipo 00 Pizza Flour Neapolitan and a regular oven, you can bring the taste of Italy into your kitchen whenever you wish.
Simple. Authentic. Remarkable.