Neapolitan Pizza Dough

about twelve servings

  1. Mix water, yeast, and honey in a large bowl.
  2. Let yeast mixture bloom for 10 minutes .
  1. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture.
  3. Drizzle on the olive oil.
  4. Knead with hands or dough scraper until combined, about 5 minutes .
  5. Then let dough rest for 30 minutes .
  1. Remove rested dough from bowl and knead for 15 minutes .
  2. Form into a large ball and lightly coat with olive oil.
  3. Cover dough with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour .
  1. Lightly dust a large sheetpan with flour.
  2. Remove plastic wrap and form into 220g portions.
  3. Let the dough rise for 3 to 4 hours at room temperature, or 8 to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  1. Preheat oven at 500°F .
  2. Place single dough ball onto a floured work surface and stretch.
  3. Top and bake.