Author Notes: Simone Falco’s Original Recipe that is used in Rossopomodoro in New York City. —hannah
Makes: 4 pizzas
Ingredients
To Make the Dough
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650
grams Flour
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350
grams Cold Water
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18
grams Salt
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5
grams Yeast
Toppings
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14
ounces 2 cans of Afletra San Marzano peeled tomatoes
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1
ball mozzarella di bufala
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Flour Salt (to taste)
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Olive Oil (to taste)
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Basil (to taste)
Directions
To Make the Dough
- Dissolve the salt in water for 1 minute, add the yeast
- Start mixing 4/5 of flour with water for 3 minutes, add the remaining flour and continue to mix for 15 minutes.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes covered, then shape into four loaves; let rise for eight hours covered with a wet towel or tight plastic wrap.
Toppings
- Pre-heat the oven to 550 degrees Fahrenheit (or highest possible)
- Drain and Slice Mozzarella
- Pour tomatoes into bowl, add salt and crush tomatoes with hands
- Place parchment paper on a baking sheet, dust with flour
- Place dough on the paper and flatten it with rolling pin
- Use a table spoon to gently spread the tomato sauce on the dough; place the mozzarella slices and basil on top, drizzle with olive oil
- Cook pizza for 3 minutes or until golden brown