Neapolitan Cheese Pizza
  1. For the Poolish: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and 69 grams water. Cover and let sit overnight at room temperature.

  2. For the Levain: In a mixing bowl, combine starter, flour and 60 grams water. Cover and let sit 5 hours at room temperature.

  3. For the Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, add flours and 552 grams water. Mix until a shaggy dough is achieved. Let sit 20 minutes at room temperature.

  4. Add Levain and 140 grams Poolish. Mix until just combined. Add salt and mix additional 2 minutes.

  5. Transfer dough to a bowl and let sit 2 hours at room temperature.

  6. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface. Portion into 270-gram balls. Transfer to an airtight container and let sit 2 hours at room temperature. Refrigerate 36 hours.

  7. To Assemble and Serve: Heat oven to 800°F. Place 1 Dough ball on a lightly floured work surface. Let sit 20 minutes.

  8. Once rested, shape into an 11-inch circle. Evenly top with cheese and tomatoes. Garnish with basil.

  9. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Bake 2 minutes, or until desired doneness. Top with grated cheese.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍕Pizza

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🍽️Casual Dining📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 20m

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