Neapolitan pizza style

Neapolitan

Traditional Italian pizza with a soft, thin base and puffed-up crust.

Origin: Naples, Italy

History

Neapolitan pizza originated in Naples, Italy in the 18th century and is considered the original pizza style. It's characterized by a thin center with a puffy, charred crust cooked at very high temperatures in a wood-fired oven.

Key Characteristics

  • •Soft, thin base
  • •Puffed-up, charred crust
  • •Simple toppings

Traditional Techniques

  • •Hand-stretched dough
  • •Quick cooking time (60-90 seconds)
  • •Wood-fired oven

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Sample Classic Recipe

Sample Classic Recipe

A delicious sample recipe in the style of Neapolitan

45 min
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Sample Variant Recipe

Sample Variant Recipe

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Another delicious sample recipe in the style of Neapolitan

30 min
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History & Origin

Neapolitan pizza originated in Naples, Italy in the 18th century and is considered the original pizza style. It's characterized by a thin center with a puffy, charred crust cooked at very high temperatures in a wood-fired oven.

All Characteristics

  • •Soft, thin base
  • •Puffed-up, charred crust
  • •Simple toppings
  • •Cooked at extremely high temperature (850-900°F)
  • •Slightly wet center

All Techniques

  • •Hand-stretched dough
  • •Quick cooking time (60-90 seconds)
  • •Wood-fired oven
  • •Minimal handling of dough
  • •No rolling pins used