Description
Discover how to create a mouthwatering Pizza Napoli at home with a simple tomato sauce, anchovies, and capers – an easy pizza with big flavors.
Ingredients
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For The Dough (Makes About 4 Balls)
- 2 cups Pizza Flour (00 Type Flour) (240g)
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour (240g)
- 1 tablespoon Instant Yeast (15g)
- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine (120ml)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup Warm Water (120-180ml)
- 2 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt (10g)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (30ml) (Plus More For Oiling Bowl & Top of Pizza)
Toppings
- 1 1/3 cups Prepared Quick Tomato Sauce (320ml)
- 3 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (340g)
- 8 to 10 Small Anchovies
- 2 tablespoons Salted Capers, rinsed (30g)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano (5g)
- Coarse Sea Salt, to taste
- Pinch Chili Flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough:
- Early in the day, mix together the two flours in a large bowl along with the white wine, yeast, salt, and olive oil.
- Slowly add in the warm water, stirring as you go until the dough comes together in a ball.
- Dump the ball out onto a lightly floured surface and knead with your hands until the dough is very smooth, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let double in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
2. Second Rise:
- After the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and divide it into 8-ounce portions, rolling each into a ball.
- Place two of the balls on a lightly oiled plate and cover with plastic wrap. Let them rest for 1 hour to rise a second time.
- Wrap the remaining dough in plastic wrap and freeze for future use.
3. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to the highest setting (usually 500 degrees F / 260 degrees C).
4. Prepare the Dough for Baking:
- Remove the dough balls from the refrigerator 2 1/2 hours before needed, allowing them to come to room temperature before using.
- On a lightly floured surface, use your hands to press your dough out to a 12-inch circle.
- Lightly cover a baking sheet (or pizza peel if using a pizza stone) with cornmeal, and place the dough on top.
5. Assemble the Pizza:
- Lightly brush the outer edges of the pizza with olive oil.
- Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Scatter the mozzarella cheese over each pizza, leaving the 1-inch border clear.
- Arrange half the anchovies and capers over each pizza.
- Sprinkle the oregano, chili flakes (if using), and sea salt over the pizzas.
6. Bake the Pizza:
- Bake each pizza until bubbly and golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Slice & enjoy!
Notes
- Dough Consistency: The dough should be smooth and elastic after kneading. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour; if it’s too dry, add a bit more water.
- Resting the Dough: Allowing the dough to rise twice helps develop flavor and texture.
- Baking Tips: If you have a pizza stone, use it for a crispier crust. Preheat the stone in the oven before placing the pizza on it.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Rising Time: 150 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pizza
- Calories: 794
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1693g
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 92g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 53mg