Salvatore, Pizzaiolo Napoletano, ci mostra come prepara il suo impasto per la Pizza Napoletana

Summary

In this engaging video from 'Fantasie Napoletane', Salvatore demonstrates the meticulous process of making Neapolitan pizza dough with 80% hydration, using wheat germ flour and fresh yeast. He details the step-by-step kneading, water absorption, and resting phases, culminating in the creation of light, airy loaves and calzones. Gigi, a seasoned baker, praises Salvatore's exceptional pizza, while the video also showcases the preparation of a 90% hydration bread, promising a fragrant and beautiful result after an hour of baking.

Takeaways

• 🍞 Salvatore from 'Fantasie Napoletane' demonstrates the preparation of dough with approximately 80% hydration.
• 💧 The dough-making process starts with cold water at 4 degrees Celsius to which flour is gradually added.
• 🌾 The flour used contains wheat germ, which is beneficial for health.
• 📈 The recipe includes 25 kilos of flour, 1 gram of yeast per kilo of flour, and a total of 20 kilos of water.
• 🕒 The dough is mixed for around 8 minutes, with the addition of water in stages to form a gluten mesh.
• 🧂 Salt is added during the last 4 minutes of the mixing process, at a rate of 25 grams per kilo of flour.
• 🤲 The dough is then relaxed, folded, and greased with oil before being left to mature for an hour at room temperature.
• 🧊 After an initial maturation, the dough is refrigerated for 6-8 hours for further leavening.
• 🥧 The dough is shaped into loaves, each weighing 280-285 grams, and then refrigerated again for around 20 hours.
• 🍕 The final product is a light and airy bread with a honeycombed crust, suitable for making various types of pizza.
• 🥖 Gigi, another baker at 'Fantasia Napoletane', shares his appreciation for Salvatore's exceptional pizza.
• 🥖 Additionally, a bread with 90% hydration is prepared, made from all-natural ingredients and baked for an hour, resulting in a fragrant and beautiful loaf.

Q & A

What is the hydration level of the dough prepared by Salvatore?

The dough prepared by Salvatore is at around 80% hydration.

What is the initial temperature of the water used in the dough preparation?

The initial temperature of the water used is 4 degrees Celsius.

What type of flour is used in the dough preparation?

The flour used in the dough preparation contains wheat germ.

How much flour is initially added to the machine for the dough preparation?

25 kilos of flour are initially added to the machine.

What is the ratio of yeast used per kilo of flour in the dough preparation?

One gram of yeast is used per kilo of flour.

How much water is added in total to reach 80% hydration of the dough?

A total of 20 kilos of water is added to reach 80% hydration.

What is the purpose of adding salt during the last 4 minutes of processing the dough?

The salt is added to enhance the flavor and texture of the dough.

How long does the dough need to mature in the fridge before making the staglio (loaves)?

The dough needs to mature in the fridge for 6 to 8 hours.

What is the total leavening time for the dough in the fridge?

The total leavening time for the dough in the fridge is around 20 hours.

What is the weight of each ball of dough used for making pizzas?

Each ball of dough weighs 280 to 285 grams.

What is the hydration level of the bread prepared by Salvatore in the video?

The bread prepared by Salvatore has a hydration level of 90%.

What are the main ingredients of the bread prepared by Salvatore?

The main ingredients of the bread are flour, salt, water, and yeast.

How long does the bread need to cook in the oven?

The bread needs to cook for an hour.

What is the final product of the dough after it has been left to rise for 24-26 hours?

The final product after 24-26 hours is the dough ready for making pizzas.

What is the special ingredient added at the end of cooking the pizza with escarole, olives, capers, and pine nuts?

A crumbled Neapolitan tarallo with almonds is added at the end of cooking.

What is the name of the baker featured in the video?

The baker featured in the video is Gigi.