
Neapolitan Pizza (Basic Dough)
Pizza Napoletana (impasto Base)
Neapolitan pizza made with leavened dough, a raised crust, and traditional toppings such as marinara, margherita, and quattro stagioni.
Neapolitan pizza is a leavened dish designed for the oven, suitable for a convivial meal and customizable with basic or more complex toppings. Its structure is based on a soft, carefully kneaded dough, forming a thin disk in the center and a raised edge, the cornice, which holds the toppings. The result must maintain a balance between the tomato base, the saltiness of the salt, the fragrance of the oregano or basil, and the fatty component of the extra virgin olive oil. In the mozzarella versions, the cooking enhances the contrast between the dough and the stringy part; in the Quattro Stagioni version, each section offers a distinct combination. The recipe is listed as belonging to the Campania region.
Instructions
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Dissolve salt and yeast
Pour (16.91 fl oz) 50 cl of water into the mixer, add the fine sea salt and the fresh yeast, then start the machine. Join the soft wheat flour little by little, sprinkling in gradually, to avoid lumps. Continue until the dough becomes smooth and reaches the so-called "dough point," that is, a compact and workable consistency.
Work the dough
30 minContinue kneading for about 30 minutes, maintaining a steady flow. Check that the dough is uniform, elastic, and free of dry patches or lumps of flour. When the dough appears well-mixed and comes away easily from the sides of the mixer, stop kneading and prepare it for rising.
Start the leavening
480 minTransfer the dough to a marble or wooden surface and cover it with a damp cloth. Place it in a warm place, away from drafts, so the surface doesn't dry out and form crusts. Proof for about 8 hours, until the dough is more developed and soft to the touch.
Shape the loaves
After 8 hours, punch down the dough and divide it into 6-oz (170g) loaves. Gently roll each portion until smooth and rounded. Place the loaves on a floured surface, spacing them apart to allow for expansion during the next rising period.
Complete the leavening
Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let them rise until ready to use. Keep the surface floured and make sure the loaves are protected from the air: when they're done, they should appear puffier and softer, without any lumps. plastic wrap dry on the surface.
Roll out the disc
Adagia un panetto su un piano leggermente infarinato e, con le mani infarinate, allargalo dal centro verso l'esterno. Forma un disco di circa (0.39 in) 1 cm di spessore nella parte centrale, lasciando il bordo leggermente più alto. Non schiacciare il margine: il cornicione deve rimanere rialzato per contenere il condimento.
Trasferisci e guarnisci
Sposta il disco sulla pala di legno oppure, per la cottura domestica, su una baking pan unta d'olio. Condiscilo secondo la preparazione scelta, distribuendo gli ingredienti nella zona centrale e lasciando libero il bordo. Per la marinara usa passato di pomodoro, aglio, sale, origano e olio; per la margherita aggiungi mozzarella, basilico e olio.
Prepara le varianti
Per la margherita extra aggiungi cherry tomatoes del Vesuvio spezzettati. Per la quattro stagioni separa il disco con due cordoncini di pasta disposti a croce e condisci i quattro settori con prosciutto e mozzarella, funghi, pomodoro e mozzarella, e solo pomodoro; salt, add pepper e aggiungi abbondante olio. Unisci cozze e vongole sgusciate al settore al pomodoro poco prima di sfornare.
Cuoci la pizza
30 minInforna la pizza in forno a legna e cuocila per pochi minuti, rigirandola spesso con la pala di ferro per esporla uniformemente grilled over embers. In alternativa, cuocila nel forno di casa preriscaldato a (428°F) 220 °C per circa 30 minuti. Estrai la pizza quando il bordo è ben sviluppato e la superficie risulta cotta e uniformemente colorita.
Chef's Tips
Proof l'impasto coperto da un panno umido e forma il cornicione spingendo l'aria dal centro verso l'esterno, senza schiacciare il bordo.
Ingredienti
- Ingredienti per 6 persone
- Per la pasta:
- (2.2 lb) 1 kg di soft wheat flour
- 1 cube of fresh yeast di birra fresco
- (0.88 oz) 25 g di sale marino fine
Can't find it in the US?
- fresh yeastUS equivalent
Active dry yeast: 40% of the fresh weight (25 g fresh = 10 g active dry)
Or: Instant yeast: one third of the fresh weight (25 g fresh = 8 g instant)
Dissolve active dry yeast in lukewarm liquid first; mix instant yeast straight into the flour.
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