Title: Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Recipe – The Perfect Margherita
Short Description:
Discover the secrets to creating the most authentic and perfect Neapolitan pizza. This recipe focuses on the classic Margherita pizza, topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. With just 4 simple ingredients – flour, water, salt, and yeast, you can recreate this traditional Italian favorite at home.
Ingredients:
| For the Dough | |
|---|---|
| 00 Flour | 640g |
| Water (room temperature) | 360g |
| Fine Salt | 14g |
| Yeast (dried or fresh) | 0.2g to 0.5g |
| Instant yeast | Multiply by 3 for fresh yeast |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, mix the flour and salt, then add the yeast.
- Slowly pour in the water and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Let it rest and rise for at least 8 hours at room temperature.
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Shape the Pizza:
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts.
- Shape each portion into a ball and let them rest for 2 hours.
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Assemble the Pizza:
- Preheat your oven to the highest temperature.
- Roll out the dough into a 10-inch circle.
- Spread tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves on top.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
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Bake the Pizza:
- Place the pizza on a preheated pizza stone or tray.
- Bake for about 90 seconds until the crust is crispy and toppings are bubbly.
Final Note:
Mastering the art of Neapolitan pizza requires patience and attention to detail. With this authentic recipe, you can enjoy the true flavors of Italy right in your own kitchen. Bon appétit! [1][2]
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