Neapolitan pizza crust
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The Neapolitan pizza crust is the soft, chewy, and airy base for authentic Neapolitan pizza, originating from Naples, Italy. It's traditionally made from just four simple ingredients: highly refined Italian '00' flour, water, sea salt, and natural yeast (or sourdough starter).
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
The crust is primarily a source of carbohydrates for energy, with a moderate amount of protein from the flour. A typical serving (one medium crust) provides roughly 200-300 calories, with minimal fat.
💡 What's interesting
Its unique, pillowy texture with a charred, blistered edge (the 'cornicione') is achieved by a long, slow fermentation and baking in an extremely hot wood-fired oven for only 60-90 seconds, a method protected by the 'True Neapolitan Pizza' (AVPN) association.