My pizza isn't round, how do I stretch it better?
August 8 2024 9:48amTo form your dough ball into a pizza shape, follow the checklist and steps below:
Pre-dough stretching checklist |
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When you’ve completed the above, move onto the steps below:
Step 1. Put a generous dusting of flour or semolina onto your peel / surface
For best results, use semolina.

Step 2. Remove your watch, rings and any other jewelry on your hands
Step 3. Do the ‘Finger Press’:

Step 4. Do the ‘DJ Deck’:

Step 5. Do the ‘Steering Wheel’:

Step 6. Do the ‘Parachute’:

Step 7. Check the thickness
Hold your dough up to the light - for Neapolitan-style pizza, you should be able to see a lot of light through it.

Step 8. Check for holes
If you find any holes, pinch them together gently.
If you’d prefer to follow these steps by video, watch our guide below: