Pizza Napolitana
Pizza Napolitana This is a specialty of Naples, Italy. 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 envelopes dry yeast 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt
Ingredients
- 11/4 cups lukewarm water
- 1/4teaspoongranulated sugar
- 2envelopes dry yeast
- 31/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 3/4cupolive oil
- 2cuppizza sauce
- 1poundmozzarella cheese, grated
Directions
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Pizza Napolitana This is a specialty of Naples, Italy
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1 1/4 cups lukewarm water 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 envelopes dry yeast 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup olive oil
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Allow to proof in a warm place for 5 minutes
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Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl
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Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and 1/4 cup of the olive oil
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Mix the dough until it forms a ball and turn onto a floured work surface
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Knead the dough until it is shiny and elastic, about 15 minutes
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Place the dough into a clean bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise until doubled in size