Roberta’s Pizza Dough Recipe (Crispy, Chewy & Authentic)

This cult-favorite pizza dough recipe from Roberta’s in Brooklyn creates a perfectly chewy, flavorful crust. It’s simple, requires just a few ingredients, and gives you an authentic Neapolitan-style pizza at home.

Ingredients

• 153 grams (1 cup + 1 tablespoon) all-purpose flour
• 153 grams (1 cup + 1 tablespoon) 00 flour (or more all-purpose)
• 8 grams (2 teaspoons) fine sea salt
• 2 grams (½ teaspoon) dry active yeast
• 4 grams (1 teaspoon) olive oil
• 200 grams (¾ cup + 1 tablespoon) lukewarm water

Directions

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
2. In a large bowl, combine both flours and salt.
3. Activate Yeast:
4. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in the lukewarm water. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes until slightly foamy.
5. Combine:
6. Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
8. Knead the Dough:
9. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 3–5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
10. First Rise:
11. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 3–4 hours.
12. Cold Ferment (Recommended):
13. Divide the dough into two balls. Place in two containers or bowls, cover, and refrigerate for 8–24 hours for better flavor.
14. Bring to Room Temp:
15. Remove from fridge and let dough come to room temperature 30–45 minutes before shaping.
16. Shape & Bake:
17. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or steel if available. Stretch dough into rounds, top with sauce and cheese.
18. Bake 7–10 minutes or until crust is golden and bubbly.