Monday, May 19, 2014

How To Make Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Like A Pro

By Arline Bradley


Food has revolutionized the way people live. If you would look around, you will find infinite references to food all around you. You see commercials of it on TV. There are even channels that focus on its preparation. The are shipped, delivered, baked, fried, sauteed, and even processed. People even eat raw, and try out exotic dishes from all over the world. Even a simple day out will not be complete without a food trip.

According to a recent survey, Americans were asked to list down their favorite foods. Topping the list are hamburgers, hotdogs, sandwich cookies, doughnuts, french fries, and pizza, especially authentic neapolitan pizza.

This is the original type of Italian pizza. It uses very simple ingredients such as basic dough, raw tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, and mozzarella cheese. It does not have any fancy toppings which makes it quite hard to perfect.

Here is a recipe on how to make your own version. Go on and gather all the necessary materials and start working. With patience and perseverance, you will also be able to produce a pizza that tastes like it was especially flown in from Italy.

First you will need the dough. There are many different versions that teach you how to create the dough, but this procedure is the one that Italians really do. For this, you will need sixteen grams of sea salt, one third liter of water, and less than a kilo of flour. First, you must dissolve the salt in water. Then, you add a part of the flour you are going to make before adding the yeast. Gradually, you will add remaining flour until everything has been consumed.

After mixing, the next step is to knead the dough. It is recommended that you use only two fingers of both hands to do it. After ten minutes of kneading, you will have to put a damp cloth over the dough and let it sit for two hours. Divide it into smaller portions and let sit again for six hours this time. There is no need to put them in the refrigerator. Do not use a rolling pin to stretch it into shape. Again, use only the pointer and index fingers to give it a round shape.

Put the tomatoes, basil, and oil in a food processor until it is rich and smooth. There is no need to cook it after, just add pepper and salt. Disperse the sauce evenly on the prepared crust and top with cheese gratings and sprinkle with basil. Keep in mind to leave spaces measuring an inch on both sides.

Put a pizza stone in an oven. Preheat it at the hottest setting possible before putting the food in. Cook at four hundred fifty degrees in ninety seconds, or when cheese has already melted. You can also cook it for longer if you want a toasty crust.

An authentic taste does not take overnight to perfect. To get that Italian flavor, you may have to try and try again until you get it right. If, after many tries, you feel that you still have not got it right, do not despair. You can always buy flavorful ones at pizzerias in Toronto, ON and no one will be able to know any better.




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