How do I make neapolitan pizza at home?

Turn your kitchen into a pizzeria with our Neapolitan Pizza recipe. Authentic wood-fired taste right from your oven - it's amore!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Neapolitan Pizza at home. Items include: All-purpose flour Salt Yeast Warm water Tomato sauce Cheese Toppings

All-purpose flour 2 cups
Salt 1 teaspoon
Yeast 1 teaspoon
Warm water 1 cup
Tomato sauce As needed
Cheese As desired
Toppings Your choice

Take note
Handle pizza dough with care, it can be a bit tricky to work with. Take caution while handling hot oven and oven mitts.

1

Prepare the Pizza Dough

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of yeast. Slowly add 1 cup of warm water and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.

2

Preheat Your Oven

Preheat your oven to its highest setting, usually around 500°F (260°C), and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Let the oven preheat for at least 30 minutes to ensure the pizza stone is nice and hot.

3

Shape the Pizza Dough

Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough into 2 equal parts. Working with one portion at a time, shape the dough into a round by stretching and pulling the edges towards the center. The dough should be thin in the middle and slightly thicker at the edges.

4

Add Toppings and Bake

Lightly flour a pizza peel or the back of a baking sheet. Place one shaped dough onto the peel/sheet. Add your favorite tomato sauce, cheese, and toppings. Remember, less is more on a Neapolitan pizza! Carefully transfer the pizza onto the hot pizza stone/baking sheet in the oven. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

5

Enjoy Your Neapolitan Pizza

Once the pizza is done baking, remove it from the oven using an oven mitt or pizza peel. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing it up. Serve it hot and enjoy the taste of Neapolitan goodness right from your own kitchen!