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This is a double-rise dough typical of Neapolitan pizza. Two different rise methods are provided, one overnight in refrigerator and the other with a sponge.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
14 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
15 hrs
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 to 12 - inch crusts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

  1. OVERNIGHT COLD RISE METHOD: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in 2 cups of flour and salt; mix well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 15 minutes. Place dough in bowl dusted with flour cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

  2. SPONGE RISE METHOD: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water. Stir in 1/2 cup of flour; mix well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise until foamy, about 1 hour. Blend in remaining water, flour and salt; beat well. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 15 minutes. Place dough in bowl dusted with flour and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled, about 2 to 3 hours.

  3. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Roll dough out to half of its final size. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes (while you prepare desired pizza toppings). Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  4. Stretch out dough over your floured knuckles and spin/toss 2 to 3 times until desired size is achieved. Place dough on a baker's peel sprinkled with cornmeal or a lightly greased pizza pan. Spread with desired toppings and bake on a pizza stone in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

173 Calories
1g Fat
36g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 173
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 223mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 5g 10%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 67mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.