How to Stretch Perfect Pizza Dough Every Time

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    Perfect your technique for stretching dough into flawlessly round pizzas with a delicious crust every time. Our Chef Tommaso guides us through each step. You’ll be a pro in no time! Goodbye uneven edges, hello pizza perfection!

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    • Step 1.

      Dust the board with semolina flour and add a layer on top of the dough.

    • Step 2.

      Use your fingertips to press down through the middle of the dough to bring it to the edges. Press firmly and expect air bubbles.

    • Step 3.

      Once the dough is big enough to cover around one hand placed in the middle, you can begin to stretch it.

    • Step 4.

      Using the tips of your fingers down to the middle area, gently stretch out the dough with both hands in a swimming-like motion (rotate your hands and stretch).

    • Step 5.

      Once the dough is roughly 10 inches in diameter, check to ensure there is sufficient covering of flour.

    • Step 6.

      Transfer your pizza to your pizza peel. Make sure to dust its surface with semolina flour first.

    • Step 7.

      Place the dough in the middle and begin to top your pizza with your desired ingredients.

    • Step 8.

      Slide the pizza off the peel and into your oven and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, making sure to rotate the pizza every 20 seconds for an even bake.

    • Step 9.

      Enjoy!

    • Step 10.