Neapolitan pizza
Description
The recipe won't take much time. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried. You may also add dried aromatic herbs or a herb mix (such as Provence blend) to the filling according to your preference. Don't overload the pizza with ingredients. Anchovies, mozzarella, and a sauce made of fresh tomatoes with onion make the perfect filling for Neapolitan pizza, delivering a well-balanced flavor.
Instructions
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Step 1
Sift 100 grams of flour into a bowl, add 20 grams of yeast. Then pour half of the warm water into the dry ingredients. Let this starter sit for 20 minutes, then add the remaining water, flour, and olive oil. Let the dough rise for an hour, then knead it by hand.
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Step 2
Wash the anchovies and chop them finely. Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water, remove the skins, finely chop the flesh, and also chop the onion. Place these ingredients in a pan and simmer over medium heat until the onion becomes soft.
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Step 3
Roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a thickness of about one centimeter. Then brush the dough with vegetable oil, spread the tomato sauce with onions and anchovies on top. Place coarsely chopped mozzarella and sliced olives over the sauce. Wash and dry the basil, tear the leaves and place them on the dough. Season the pizza filling with pepper to taste.
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Step 4
The oven should be preheated to 220 degrees. Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes. Then remove it, slice, and serve.