Neapolitan Pizza — 900°F / 485°C Oven Temperature & Cook Time

Overview

Neapolitan Pizza: bake at 900°F (485°C) for 60-90 seconds using wood-fired oven or Ooni-style pizza oven. Authentic Neapolitan requires 800-1000°F. Leopard-spotted char on the crust. 00 flour and San Marzano tomatoes are traditional. Dough should be 24-72 hour cold fermented.

Key Details

• Oven Temperature: 900°F / 485°C
• Bake Time: 60-90 seconds
• Method: wood-fired oven or Ooni-style pizza oven
• Authentic Neapolitan requires 800-1000°F. Leopard-spotted char on the crust. 00 flour and San Marzano tomatoes are traditional. Dough should be 24-72 hour cold fermented.
• A pizza stone or steel dramatically improves home oven pizza results

Why This Matters

• Pizza style determines the ideal oven temperature
• Higher temperatures create faster bake with charred, blistered crust
• Lower temperatures allow thicker doughs to cook through without burning

How To

1. 1Preheat oven to 900°F (485°C) — allow extra time for stone/steel to heat
2. 2Method: wood-fired oven or Ooni-style pizza oven
3. 3Bake for 60-90 seconds
4. 4Authentic Neapolitan requires 800-1000°F. Leopard-spotted char on the crust. 00 flour and San Marzano tomatoes are traditional. Dough should be 24-72 hour cold fermented.
5. 5Rotate pizza halfway through bake for even browning if your oven has hot spots

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