8 Signature Dough Recipes

Pizza Dough Recipes

From classic Neapolitan to crispy New York style — master the foundation of perfect pizza

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NEAPOLITAN AUTHENTIC

Classic Neapolitan Dough

The authentic Italian pizza dough used in Naples for centuries. Soft, chewy, with beautiful char on the crust. Only 3 ingredients!

24hr
Rise Time
10min
Prep
900°F
Temp
2
Pizzas

Ingredients:

  • • 500g "00" flour (or bread flour)
  • • 325ml warm water (65% hydration)
  • • 10g fine sea salt
  • • 3g fresh yeast (or 1g instant)

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Instructions

1

Dissolve the Yeast

Mix yeast into warm water (not hot!) and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

2

Mix the Dough

Add flour gradually, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Add salt last.

3

Knead

Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Dough should be slightly tacky.

4

First Rise

Cover and let rise 1 hour at room temperature. Punch down and divide.

5

Cold Ferment

Place in oiled bowls, cover, and refrigerate 24-72 hours for best flavor.

6

Shape & Bake

Bring to room temp, stretch gently, top, and bake at highest oven setting.

Pro Tip: For best results, use a pizza stone or steel. Bring dough to room temp before baking.

All Pizza Dough Recipes

From quick 30-minute doughs to overnight fermented masterpieces

12+ hrs
EASY NO-KNEAD

No-Knead Bread Dough

The easiest dough ever. Mix, wait, and bake. Bakery quality with zero effort.

3 ingredients
24 hrs
NEW YORK CRISPY

New York Style Dough

Foldable, crispy, and perfect for big slices. The iconic NYC pizza crust.

High gluten flour
1 hr
THIN LOW HYDRATION

Thin Crust Dough

Crispy and light. Lower hydration means less chew, more crunch.

60% hydration
4 hrs
CHICAGO BUTTERY

Deep Dish Dough

Buttery, flaky crust with tall edges. The iconic Chicago style!

Uses butter & oil
2 hrs
HEALTHY WHOLE GRAIN

Whole Wheat Dough

Nutritious and hearty. Blended with white flour for best texture.

50/50 blend
30 min
GF QUICK

Gluten-Free Dough

Made with almond flour and tapioca. No gluten, all flavor!

GF flour blend
24 hrs
SICILIAN SQUARE

Sicilian Dough

Thick, fluffy, and rectangle-shaped. Perfect for sheet pan pizza.

Sheet pan size
18 hrs
FOCACCIA OILY

Focaccia Dough

Fluffy, olive oil-rich bread. Dimpled top with sea salt. Delicious!

Extra virgin olive oil

Dough Pro Tips

Master these techniques for perfect pizza dough every time

Use a Scale

Baking is chemistry. Weigh your ingredients for consistent results every time.

Hydration Matters

Higher hydration = airier crust. Start at 60-65% and adjust to your preference.

Cold Ferment

Refrigerating dough develops complex flavors. 24-72 hours is ideal.

Hot Oven

Pizza needs heat! 500°F minimum, 900°F for professional results.

Dough Style Comparison

Choose the perfect dough for your pizza style

Style Hydration Rise Time Difficulty Best For
Neapolitan 62-65% 24-72 hrs Medium Authentic Italian
New York 60-65% 24-48 hrs Medium Foldable slices
Thin Crust 55-60% 1-2 hrs Easy Crispy base
Deep Dish 50-55% 2-4 hrs Medium Chicago style
Sicilian 65-70% 24-48 hrs Medium Sheet pan pizza
No-Knead 70-75% 12-18 hrs Easy Beginners

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