#pizza-dough

#pizza-dough

Neapolitan pizza is a masterclass in textural perfection. It strikes the perfect balance between fluffy and crisp, making us yearn for more with each bite. As the toppings are traditionally minimal, usually sticking only to tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil, the quality of the dough is very much at the forefront and definitely requires some finesse. There are many steps to making the perfect Neapolitan pie at home, but the process surprisingly starts with a very specific choice of flour.

My pizza go-to is this Margherita pizza, but when I'm looking for a thick crust this is the recipe I use. It makes a fluffy dough with crispy edges, and with gooey cheese and garlicky tomato sauce, it's pretty much my ultimate pizza experience! It's also incredibly simple to make: no pizza stone required and no stretching of the dough. Just a simple cast iron skillet and trusty technique that works every time!

And the one tool I've found I can't live without is my KitchenAid stand mixer! What has surprised me is how incredibly consistent the results became. No more wondering if I'd kneaded the pizza dough long enough or if the dough felt right. The stand mixer makes the same perfect texture every single time. Since I first shared this recipe, thousands of readers have made it their go-to pizza dough method: and it's still my favorite, too!

Trader Joe's premade pizza dough is a shortcut to homemade dishes, making it a versatile ingredient for recipes like calzones, garlic knots, and cinnamon rolls.