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Nancy Silverton’s Signature Mozza Dough Pizza Recipe

Nancy Silverton’s Signature Mozza Dough Pizza Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pizza
Servings: 6
Author: Jay Trabelsi

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 4 cups 500 g bread flour
  • ½ cup 50 g rye flour
  • 2 tbsp wheat germ
  • 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 ½ tsp instant yeast
  • 1 ½ cups 350 ml cold water
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil plus extra for greasing

For the Sauce:

  • 1 ½ cups 400 g canned San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 clove garlic minced

For the Toppings:

  • 2 cups 200 g fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
  • ½ cup 50 g Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

  • In a large bowl, combine bread flour, rye flour, wheat germ, salt, and yeast.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together water, honey, and olive oil.
  • Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a rough dough forms.
  • Knead the dough by hand for 10 minutes or use a stand mixer with a dough hook on low speed for 5–6 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 18–24 hours for cold fermentation.

Make the Sauce:

  • Combine crushed tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and garlic in a blender.
  • Pulse until smooth, then set aside.

Shape and Bake the Pizza:

  • Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or steel inside for at least 45 minutes.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge, divide into 4 equal portions, and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, stretch each dough ball into a 10–12 inch round.
  • Spread 2–3 tablespoons of sauce over the base, leaving a 1-inch border.
  • Add torn mozzarella, sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano, and top with fresh basil leaves.
  • Slide the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 7–10 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
  • Drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Notes

  • Tip: For even more flavor, let the dough ferment for up to 48 hours.
  • Shortcut: Use a high-quality store-bought pizza dough and skip to the shaping and baking steps.
  • Variation: Add roasted seasonal vegetables or prosciutto for a California-style twist.
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