My pizza isn't round, how do I stretch it better?

August 8 2024 9:48am

To form your dough ball into a pizza shape, follow the checklist and steps below:

Pre-dough stretching checklist

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:

 

 

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