- Combine 50% bread flour and 50% Tipo 00 flour with 70% room-temperature water.
- Mix on Speed 1 for 5 minutes until no dry flour remains.
- Scrape bowl, cover, and rest for 30 minutes to fully hydrate the flour.
Neo-Neapolitan
Tender yet structural round with airy cornicione and crisp micro-blistering
A contemporary hybrid round marrying the tender, airy puff of Neapolitan dough with the crisp structural integrity of high-protein flour. Cold-fermented to maximize oven spring, yielding a well-aerated, delicate rim with crisp micro-blistering that holds up gracefully in standard 550°F ovens.
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Dough Ingredients
| Ingredient | Ratio | Per Ball | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Flour | 50% | ||
| Tipo 00 Flour | 50% | ||
| Water | 70.0% | ||
| Olive Oil | 2.0% | ||
| Diastatic Malt Powder | 0.50% | ||
| Kosher Salt | 2.0% | ||
| IDY | 0.10% | ||
| Total |
Water Temp & Climate Assistant (DDT)Calculate ➔
Desired Dough Temperature (DDT) targets 75°F for consistent fermentation. Enter your room temperature to calculate your target water temperature.
Toppings
| Topping | g/sq in | Level | Per Pizza |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crushed San Marzano Tomatoes | 0.800 | ||
| Fior di Latte / Fresh Mozzarella | 1.10 | ||
| Fresh Basil & Grated Hard Cheese | 0.100 | ||
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 0.080 |
Topping amounts are per pizza, scaled to your selected pan size.
NOTE: Always shred cheese from a whole block. Pre-shredded bagged cheese is coated in cellulose starches that inhibit melting and scorch into bitter specks.
Home Oven Settings
Home OvenFormulated specifically for standard home ovens (maximum 550°F) on preheated baking steel or in a pan.
Bake directly on preheated baking steel at 550°F for 4 to 5 minutes. Broiler on HIGH for the final 60 seconds produces intense cornicione puff and leopard char.
Phase 1: Dough & Gluten Development
Flour blending, yeast inoculation, hydration rest & kneading
- Sprinkle 0.1% IDY and 0.5% diastatic malt over dough and mix 1 minute on Speed 1.
- Add 2.0% kosher salt and 2% extra virgin olive oil.
- Increase to Speed 2 and mix for ~10 minutes until supple, smooth gluten development is achieved.
Phase 2: Fermentation & Temperature
Ambient bulk rise, portioning, cold proof & room temper
- Transfer dough to an oiled container.
- Bulk ferment at room temperature for 4 hours, performing stretch-and-folds at the 30-minute and 60-minute marks.
- Divide and scale dough into 240g balls.
- Cup and roll tightly against the counter to create smooth surface tension.
- Transfer to oiled containers and cold ferment in the refrigerator for 18 to 24 hours.
Remove dough from the refrigerator 3 hours prior to baking (target internal dough temp: 62°F–66°F) to allow dough to relax and become extensible.
Phase 3: Shaping & Assembly
Bench dredge, hand stretch or pan press & topping layering
- Dredge dough ball in semolina rimacinata.
- Press gently from center outward to preserve an airy cornicione rim.
- Knuckle stretch to an 11-12" round disc.
Phase 4: Oven Launch & Finishing
High-heat baking surface, broiler assist, de-pan & wire rack rest
- Ladle crushed San Marzanos, tear fresh fior di latte mozzarella, and drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- Slide directly onto a preheated baking steel at 550°F (maximum home oven) for 4 to 5 minutes, engaging the broiler on HIGH for the final 60 seconds.
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Fermentation Schedule
Improved mix with 30-min rest. 4-hour room temp bulk ferment with folds at 30m and 60m. Scale into 225g–250g balls and cold ferment overnight in fridge. Temper at room temperature for 3 hours before stretching.