Different Types of Pizza Dough

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Calculate Neapolitan Dough Weights

About the pizza dough

Neapolitan pizza comes from Naples, Italy.

The base character is light, pillowy and chewy. The crust is thin yet well risen in appearance.

Commonly, it's paired with tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, olive oil and basil.

Neapolitan Pizza

Calculate Sicilian Pizza Dough Weights

About the pizza dough

Sicilian pizza originates from the Palermo region of Italy.

The pizza is called "Sfincione" in Italy - “Thick Sponge” translated. The dough base is spongy, a little dense and chewy.

Commonly, it's paired with tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, hard cheese (toma/caciocavallo) and pepperoni.

Sicilian Pizza

Calculate Bianca Pizza Dough Weights

About the pizza dough

A simple “white pizza”, popular in Rome.

The base is spongy, crumbly and somewhat dense.

Similar to a Focaccia, toppings are minimal. Bianca pizza is usually topped with rosemary, olive oil and garlic.

Bianca Pizza

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