🍕 Neapolitan Pizza
A classic Italian pizza with a thin, soft crust, vibrant tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. This authentic Neapolitan-style pizza brings the taste of Naples right into your kitchen.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 3 cups 400 g 00 flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water 110°F / 45°C
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the Sauce & Topping:
- 1 ½ cups crushed San Marzano tomatoes or good-quality canned tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 8 oz 225 g fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes). Cover and let rise 2–3 hours until doubled in size.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes, then cool.
- Assemble Pizza: Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside. Punch down dough and divide in half. Roll out each into a thin round. Spread sauce over dough, top with mozzarella slices, and add basil leaves.
- Bake: Slide pizza onto hot stone or sheet. Bake 8–10 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use a pizza stone or steel to mimic wood-fired oven heat.
- Add your favorite toppings but keep it minimal for true Neapolitan style.