Next Level Pizza Dough Tutorial

Jul 8, 2024

Next Level Pizza Dough Tutorial

Introduction

  • Importance of perfect pizza dough
  • Dough needs to be like a balloon
  • Importance of humidity absorption by flour

Making the Polish

  1. Ingredients: Polished Mixture:
    • 300ml Water
    • 5ml Honey
    • 6g Fresh Yeast or 5g Dry Yeast
    • 300g 00 Flour
  2. Steps to Prepare Polish:
    • Melt yeast with a spoon
    • Mix water, honey, yeast, and flour
    • Cover and let rest 1 hour at room temperature
    • Place in fridge for 16-24 hours

Preparing the Dough

  1. Ingredients:
    • 1kg Flour
    • 700g 00 Flour
    • 25g Sea Salt
    • 10g Olive Oil
    • Polish from previous step
    • 400ml Water
  2. Steps:
    • Mix Polish with 400ml of water until dissolved
    • Add 700g flour, 25g sea salt, and 10g olive oil
    • Knead by hand or use a dough machine until smooth and elastic
    • Incorporate olive oil and knead for 10-15 minutes
  3. Resting Process:
    • Form dough into a ball, let rest 15-20 minutes
    • Place dough in an oiled container, seal tightly with no air
    • Refrigerate for 16-24 hours

Making Dough Balls

  1. Steps:
    • Remove dough from fridge, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour
    • Divide dough into 250g portions
    • Form each portion into a ball by folding and ensuring it remains smooth and airy
    • Place dough balls in a floured container, seam side down
    • Let rest at room temperature for 1-2 hours to rise

Baking the Pizza

  1. Steps:
    • Preheat oven to highest temperature with a stone for 1 hour
    • Stretch dough using semolina for added crunch
    • Add toppings, e.g., Margherita with pepperoni and olive oil
    • Bake until the desired doneness is reached
  2. Final Touch:
    • Add fresh basil after baking
    • Present and enjoy the finished pizza!

Key Messages

  • Emphasize the fermentation and resting process
  • Ensure dough is airy and balloon-like
  • Use proper technique for kneading and forming balls

Conclusion

  • Ensuring the perfect balance of texture: soft and crunchy
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