| Style | Hydration | Rise Time | Oven Temp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neapolitan | 62% | 24-72h cold | 800-900°F |
| New York | 63% | 24h cold | 500-550°F |
| Thin & Crispy | 55% | 2-4h room | 475-500°F |
| Deep Dish | 60% | 6-8h room | 425-450°F |
| Sicilian | 70% | 12-24h cold | 450-500°F |
Let your dough ferment in the refrigerator for 24-72 hours for maximum flavor development and easier stretching.
Italian 00 flour creates the authentic chewy-crispy texture. Bread flour works well for New York style.
Use room temperature or slightly warm water (75-80°F) for optimal yeast activity and consistent results.
Hand-stretch your dough instead of using a rolling pin to preserve air bubbles and achieve better texture.
Use a kitchen scale for accuracy. Baker's percentages ensure consistent results every time you make dough.
Preheat your pizza steel or stone for at least 45 minutes at maximum temperature for crispy bottom crust.
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Dough ball weight: 250g x 2 = 500g total. Baker's %: flour 100%, water 62%, salt 3%, yeast 0.3%. Flour: 303g (2.4 cups), Water: 188g, Salt: 9g (1.5 tsp), Yeast: 1g (0.3 tsp)
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Dough ball weight: 470g x 6 = 2,820g total. Baker's %: flour 100%, water 63%, salt 2.5%, yeast 0.5%, oil 3%, sugar 2%. Flour: 1,650g (13.2 cups), Water: 1,040g, Salt: 41g, Yeast: 8g, Oil: 50g, Sugar: 33g
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Dough ball weight: 550g. Baker's %: flour 100%, water 60%, salt 2%, yeast 1%, oil 8%, sugar 1%. Flour: 321g (2.6 cups), Water: 193g, Salt: 6g (1 tsp), Yeast: 3g (1 tsp), Oil: 26g (2 tbsp), Sugar: 3g
The amount of dough depends on pizza size and style. For a 12-inch Neapolitan pizza, use 250g of dough. New York style needs 280g for the same size. Thin crust requires only 210g, while deep dish needs 400g. The calculator automatically adjusts based on your selections.
Baker's percentages express all ingredients as a percentage of flour weight (always 100%). For example, 62% hydration means 62g of water per 100g of flour. This system ensures consistent results regardless of batch size and is the professional standard for pizza making.
Neapolitan dough has 62% hydration, no oil or sugar, and uses very little yeast for long fermentation (24-72 hours). New York style has 63% hydration, includes 3% oil and 2% sugar, and uses more yeast. Neapolitan is baked at 800-900 degrees F for 90 seconds, while NY style uses 500-550 degrees F for 8-12 minutes.
Yes, instant yeast and active dry yeast can be used interchangeably in the same amounts. Instant yeast can be mixed directly with flour, while active dry should be dissolved in water first. Both will produce excellent results with the calculated amounts.
Rise time varies by style. Neapolitan: 24-72 hours cold fermentation. New York: 24 hours cold fermentation. Thin crust: 2-4 hours at room temperature. Deep dish: 6-8 hours at room temperature. Sicilian: 12-24 hours cold fermentation. Longer fermentation develops better flavor.
For Neapolitan pizza, Italian 00 flour (finely ground, 11-12% protein) is ideal. New York style works best with bread flour (12-13% protein). All-purpose flour (10-11% protein) works for thin crust. The protein content affects gluten development and final texture.
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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2026
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