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Nancy Silverton’s Signature Mozza Dough Pizza Recipe
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Prep Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
40
minutes
minutes
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Pizza
Servings:
6
Author:
Jay Trabelsi
Equipment
Stand Mixer or Large Mixing Bowl – For kneading the dough to achieve the ideal elasticity.
Digital Kitchen Scale – Ensures precise ingredient measurements for consistent results.
Dough Scraper – Helps handle and shape the dough without sticking.
Pizza Stone or Steel – Essential for achieving a crisp, restaurant-style crust.
Baking Peel or Flat Tray – For transferring the pizza to the oven safely.
Blender or Hand Mixer – To make a smooth, silky tomato sauce.
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
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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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