Ingredients
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Step-by-step preparation
1Prepare the doughMix flour, yeast, salt, water and olive oil until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and rest for 30 minutes so the dough relaxes and is easier to shape.
Step 1
Mix flour, yeast, salt, water and olive oil until a soft dough forms.
Step 2
Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 3
Cover and rest for 30 minutes so the dough relaxes and is easier to shape.
2Prepare toppingsDrain or pat dry wet toppings so the pizza does not become watery. Prepare sauce, cheese and remaining toppings before shaping the dough. Keep toppings light and evenly portioned for balanced baking.
Step 1
Drain or pat dry wet toppings so the pizza does not become watery.
Step 2
Prepare sauce, cheese and remaining toppings before shaping the dough.
Step 3
Keep toppings light and evenly portioned for balanced baking.
3Shape and assembleRoll or stretch the dough into a thin round base and place on a hot tray or baking paper. Spread the sauce in a thin layer, leaving a small border around the edge. Add the toppings evenly, keeping the center lighter than the edges.
Step 1
Roll or stretch the dough into a thin round base and place on a hot tray or baking paper.
Step 2
Spread the sauce in a thin layer, leaving a small border around the edge.
Step 3
Add the toppings evenly, keeping the center lighter than the edges.
4Bake and serveBake in a fully preheated oven at the highest temperature for 8–12 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove when the crust is golden and the toppings are bubbling. Rest for 1 minute, slice and serve hot.
Step 1
Bake in a fully preheated oven at the highest temperature for 8–12 minutes, depending on thickness.
Step 2
Remove when the crust is golden and the toppings are bubbling.
Step 3
Rest for 1 minute, slice and serve hot.
Kitchen tip
Preheat the oven as hot as possible with the tray or stone inside. Keep the center thin, use sauce sparingly and drain wet toppings before baking. Slice after a short rest so the crust stays crisp and the topping settles.
FAQ
Can I make Classic Pizza Pugliese with store-bought dough?
Yes. Let the dough come to room temperature before shaping so it stretches without tearing.
How do I get a crisp crust in a home oven?
Preheat the oven fully and bake on a hot tray or pizza stone. A thin base and light toppings help a lot.
Can I prepare the dough ahead?
Yes. Refrigerate the dough overnight after the first rise, then bring it to room temperature before shaping.
Why did my pizza turn watery?
Usually because of too much sauce or toppings that were not drained well before baking.
Can I freeze leftovers?
Yes. Cool the slices, wrap them well and reheat from frozen or chilled in a hot oven.
What should I serve with it?
Serve with a green salad, roasted vegetables, olives or a simple tomato salad.
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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The rings show the share of the reference daily intake per serving, based on a 2,000 kcal diet.
