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Calculate the ingredients for authentic Neapolitan pizza based on your desired size and quantity. For more instructions on mixing and fermenting, see our Neapolitan Pizza Dough recipe. 🥗 Need side salad ideas? Try the Salad Generator!

Neapolitan dough is designed for very high-heat baking, which is why it’s traditionally cooked in a pizza oven.

Size Guide:

• 200g dough ball = 9″ (22cm) pizza – ideal for personal size
• 250g dough ball = 11″ (28-29cm) pizza – medium size
• 280g dough ball = 14″ (35cm) pizza – maximum for traditional size

Pizza Specifications

• Diameter range: 9-14″ (22-35cm)
• Edge (cornicione) thickness: 0.4-0.8″ (1-2cm)
• Center thickness: no more than 0.1″ (0.25cm)
• Shape: round with puffy rim

Final Shaping

• Press dough from center outward using fingertips
• Rotate and turn the dough while shaping
• Maintain thickness requirements (center ≤0.1″ (0.25cm), rim 0.4-0.8″ (1-2cm))