One Guy Changed My Pizza Game Forever
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Step-by-Step Tutorial: Mastering Neapolitan Style Pizza Making
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Introduction to Neapolitan Pizza Making: The journey of Neapolitan pizza making begins with a true master, Mike, who has dedicated his life to studying and perfecting the art of Neapolitan pizza.
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Creating the Polish (Pre-Fermented Dough):
- Mix 200 grams of water with 5 grams of honey and 5 grams of yeast.
- Let it sit for 15 minutes, then add 200 grams of flour.
- Allow it to ferment overnight in the fridge for 16 to 24 hours.
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Choosing the Right Flour: Use Manitoba flour for its strength and elasticity, essential for achieving the desired texture of the pizza dough.
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Preparing the Dough:
- Combine the polish with Manitoba flour, water, and salt.
- Knead the dough for 10-15 minutes until it forms a uniform texture.
- Let the dough rest for 15 minutes, then gently shape it and let it rest for an hour.
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Making the Tomato Sauce:
- Crush fresh tomatoes with salt, basil, and olive oil to create a flavorful sauce for the pizza.
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Preparing the Mozzarella:
- Cut fresh mozzarella into slices of the desired thickness for the pizza.
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Shaping and Resting the Dough:
- Stretch and shape the dough, then let it rest for an hour at room temperature.
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Setting up the Pizza Oven:
- Use small wood pieces in the oven to create the perfect flame for cooking the pizza.
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Assembling and Baking the Pizza:
- Load the pizza peel with the dough and add tomato sauce, mozzarella, and other toppings.
- Slide the pizza into the oven and cook until the crust is crispy and the cheese melts.
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Final Touches:
- Garnish the pizza with olive oil, basil, parmesan cheese, and any additional toppings.
- Cook the pizza until the crust is crispy and the cheese melts perfectly.
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Enjoying the Neapolitan Pizza: Cut the pizza into slices and savor the delicious flavors and textures created through the traditional Neapolitan pizza-making process.
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Sharing the Knowledge: Embrace the joy of sharing the art of Neapolitan pizza making with others, as Mike did, and inspire them to explore the world of pizza mastery.