Create authentic Italian-style pizza at home with this simple recipe.
Ingredients
Dough (enough for three pizzas)
- 360g all-purpose flour (Italian 00 flower or German 405)
- a pinch of yeast (depends how long you want your dough to rest)
- 13g salt
- 12g olive oil
- 240g warm water
Instructions
- Make the dough: Mix flour, yeast, and salt. Add water and oil, knead for 10 minutes. Let rise for at least 6 hours, best overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat oven: Set to highest temperature (usually 500°F/260°C).
- Shape the pizza: Cut the dough into chunks ~200g. Spread out your dough on a floured surface.
- Assemble: Spread sauce, add your toppings and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake: 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Finish: Top with fresh basil before serving.
Pro Tips
- Use a pizza stone for crispy crust
- Don’t overload with toppings
- Let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before shaping