Neapolitan pizza crust

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).

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🍽️ 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.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	88 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	900 mg
Iron	5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.8 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Folate	150 mcg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Selenium	30 mcg
Manganese	1.2 mg

Per 1 medium crust (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 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.