Description
Homemade Pizza Napoli is easier than you think!
Simple tomato sauce, salty anchovies, and capers make this pizza a winner.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (473 ml) Pizza Flour (00 Type Flour)
- 2 cups (473 ml) All-purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) Instant Yeast
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) Dry White Wine
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup (118-177 ml) Warm Water
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) Fine Sea Salt
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Olive Oil
- 1 1/3 cups (320 ml) Prepared Quick Tomato Sauce
- 3 cups (340 g) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 8 to 10 Small Anchovies
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) Salted Capers, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) Dried Oregano
- Coarse Sea Salt
- Pinch Chili Flakes
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix together both flours, white wine, yeast, salt, and olive oil.
- Slowly add warm water, stirring until a dough ball forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth (5-7 minutes).
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let double in size (about 1 1/2 hours).
Second Rise
- Punch down the doubled dough and divide it into 8-ounce portions, shaping each into a ball.
- Place two dough balls on a lightly oiled plate, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for 1 hour.
- Wrap the remaining dough in plastic wrap and freeze for later use.
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C).
Prepare the Dough for Baking
- Remove the dough balls from the refrigerator 2 1/2 hours before baking to reach room temperature.
- On a lightly floured surface, press each dough ball into a 12-inch circle.
- Lightly dust a baking sheet (or pizza peel) with cornmeal and place the dough on top.
Assemble the Pizza
- Lightly brush the outer edges of the pizza with olive oil.
- Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Scatter mozzarella cheese over each pizza, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Arrange half the anchovies and capers over each pizza.
- Sprinkle oregano, chili flakes (if using), and sea salt over the pizzas.
Bake the Pizza
- Bake each pizza until bubbly and golden brown (15-20 minutes).
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality olive oil for both the dough and the final brushing.
- If anchovies are too strong, reduce the quantity or substitute with thinly sliced marinated artichoke hearts.
- To prevent soggy crust, pre-bake the crust for 5-7 minutes before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Rising Time: 150 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 40