Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough with Garlic-Infused Olive Oil

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A soft and airy Neapolitan pizza dough infused with garlic olive oil, perfect for creating traditional Italian pizzas with a fragrant base. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 110 minutes pairs 00 flour, warm water, fresh yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.3 (12 ratings) Prep: 110 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, warm 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over low heat and add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves. Infuse for 5 minutes without browning the garlic, then remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Step 2: Dissolve 10 g fresh yeast in 200 ml warm water in a large mixing bowl for 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. Step 3: Add 300 g 00 flour and 1 tsp sea salt to the yeast mixture, then pour in the garlic-infused olive oil (without the garlic slices). Mix and knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Step 4: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Step 5: Punch down the dough and divide into two equal portions. Shape into balls and rest for 30 minutes before rolling out for your favorite pizza toppings.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough with Garlic-Infused Olive Oil take to make?

Total time is about 110 minutes (110 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough with Garlic-Infused Olive Oil?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep 00 flour from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough with Garlic-Infused Olive Oil?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough with Garlic-Infused Olive Oil for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough with Garlic-Infused Olive Oil?

Italian pizza like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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