Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Recipes & Tradition at La Piazza Al Forno

The Story Behind Neapolitan Pizza

Pizza Napoletana is an art with a long history. Starting at the end of the 1700s in Naples, it was home-cooked by families in need of a fast and cheap meal. It originally referred to a flatbread slathered in tomato sauce and topped with cheese, cooked in wood-fired ovens.

In Come late 19th century, the dough of today was being considered, and the Margherita pizza slipped confidently through its doorway. A legend has it that a pizza was served to Queen Margherita of Savoy with toppings that represented the colours of the Italian flag - tomatoes red, mozzarella white, basil green. Margherita immediately became an international favourite well beyond Naples.

To me, the real thing that makes a Neapolitan pizza is its authenticity. The dough is simple. Just flour, water, yeast, and salt, but made with love, kneaded by hand, and given hours to rise. The tomatoes come from the volcanic soil of Campania, and the mozzarella is fresh, usually from buffalo milk. Woodfiring it gives you a crispiness that melts in your mouth, balanced with just enough char.

Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Recipes

One of the very best qualities of Neapolitan pizza is its homemade air! It takes tremendous skill, though, to perfect the dough and to balance fresh toppings and we are just what you need.

We at La Piazza Al Forno have gathered an array of Neapolitan pizza recipes that will help in conveying the taste of Naples from your kitchen. From the classic Margherita to somewhat less common ones like the Italian Stallion or Dolce Diavolo, our recipes are straightforward-to-make and bursting with flavor.

We are convinced that pizza-making belongs to everyone and that, whether an expert or a novice, everyone should share in the process. Our recipes are very clear, detailed, and contain tips that will ensure your pizza turns out beautifully every time.

Master the Art of Neapolitan Pizza

Thus, making a Neapolitan pizza is not merely something done following a recipe; rather, one must understand the procedure. There is science behind what makes Neapolitan pizza so special-from the dough to the toppings to the oven.

In our blog, we dive into all the details. We'll explain what makes Neapolitan dough different from other pizza doughs, how to build your own backyard pizza oven, and why fresh mozzarella is so important. We'll also give you tips and tricks for making your pizza-making experience smoother and more enjoyable.