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Contemporary Pizza Dough

This isn’t just any ordinary pizza dough recipe. Instead, this method was created by a famed pizza champion using a secret ingredient that takes the flavor and texture of the crust to a whole new level. Let’s make it!

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Kitchen scale
  • Tupperware container

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Le 5 Stagioni Pizza Napoletana Flour 35 oz
  • 30 grams Salt 1 oz
  • 1 gram Yeast
  • 600 ml Water 2.5 cups
  • 4 grams Lemady 0.1 oz

Instructions

  • Add the water and salt to your stand mixer and stir gently until all of the salt has dissolved.
  • Slowly add around 10% of your flour to the water and continue mixing at a low speed.
  • Add the yeast and Lemady into the mixer while it runs at low speed.
  • Continue adding scoops of flour to the mixture and wait for each scoop to fully soak up the water.
  • After you’ve mixed all your flour thoroughly, remove it from the stand mixer and gently place it on the counter.
  • Cover your dough with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out, and allow it to rest for at least two hours.
  • When you’re ready, sprinkle a bit of flour on the dough before you start making your dough balls.
  • Begin making your dough balls using your favorite folding technique.
  • Weigh each dough ball to ensure it isn't too large or too small.
  • Place each ball on a container with a few inches between each one, giving them plenty of room to grow.
  • Use either a temperature-controlled room or a refrigerator to store your dough for at least 18 hours.
  • Sprinkle flour on the counter to begin stretching your dough.
  • Stretch your dough by placing your hand in the center of the dough and using your opposite hand to pull it across, flipping your hand over each time.
  • Prepare to bake your pizza by filling it with your favorite tomato sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
  • Place the pizza in the oven and turn it periodically throughout the baking process.
  • Once it's finished cooking, cut your pizza using kitchen scissors.

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