What kind of dough should I use?

The type of dough you use will depend on the style of pizza you're making.

Use the chart below to find out which dough recipe you should use for each style of pizza.

Pizza style + link to dough recipe	Image	Description
Neapolitan-style		Thin base Puffy yet crisp crust Light toppings
Thin Crust		Thin base Crunchy, crisp crust Can hold many toppings
New York-style		Thin base Crunchy, crisp crust Can hold many toppings Traditionally used for making extra large pizzas
100% Biga		Thin base Airy, digestible dough Rich in flavor and texture Light toppings
Bar style		Thin base Crunchy, crisp crust Can hold many toppings  Traditionally sliced into squares - perfect for sharing
Detroit-style		Thick base Crunchy around the edges, fluffy on the inside Cooked in a sheet pan or baking tray Rectangular shape
Chicago Deep Dish		Thick base Crunchy, crisp crust Layers of cheese and toppings followed by a layer of tomato sauce Cooked in the Ooni Cast Iron Skillet Pan
Grandma-style		Thin base Crunchy around the edges, fluffy on the inside Cooked in a sheet pan or baking tray Rectangular shape
Sicilian-style		Thick base Slightly crisp around the edges, fluffy on the inside Cooked in a sheet pan or baking tray Rectangular shape
Roman-style		Thin base Like a flat focaccia Topped with either olive oil and salt or a simple tomato sauce Rectangular shape

What if I'm in a rush for time?

If you're in a rush, you have a few options: 

    •    Follow our Quick Pizza Dough recipe

    •    Order our Ooni Sourdough Dough Balls (available in the UK only)

    •    Use pre-made dough from your local grocery store

Where can I find a gluten-free dough recipe?

You can find our Gluten-Free Pizza Dough recipe here.

If you live in the UK, you can also order our Ooni Gluten-Free Dough Balls.

What about 'cold-proving'?

Cold-proving is a great way to add more complexity and deeper flavor to your dough.

To cold-prove your dough, follow our Cold-Prove Pizza Dough recipe.

Where can I learn more about dough making?

Download the Ooni app! It has a dough calculator to help you get the perfect measurements as well as loads of recipe ideas and helpful videos.