Neapolitan Pizza Recipe
Learn how to make an authentic Neapolitan pizza at home with a crispy yet chewy crust, rich tomato sauce, and fresh mozzarella. This easy recipe is perfect for pizza lovers!
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 2 cups 00 flour finely milled
- 3/4 cup water lukewarm
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Toppings
- 1/2 cup San Marzano tomatoes blended into sauce
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella torn into pieces
- 5 leaves fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- On a floured surface, stretch the pizza dough into a thin, round shape using your hands. Let it rest for a few minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce onto the dough using a spoon or ladle, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Evenly distribute fresh mozzarella over the sauce. Add fresh basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil.
- Preheat your oven to 500°F. Bake the pizza on a pizza stone or baking steel for 6-8 minutes until the crust is golden with slight charring.