Sourdough Neapolitan Pizza Dough (225-250g, frozen)

Here is guide to preparing your sourdough neapolitan pizza:

1. **Defrosting**: Thaw your pizza dough at room temperature for approximately 2 hours.

2. **Preparation**: Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 500°F to 550°F (if your oven goes to 550°F) with a baking sheet or stone inside. The position of the rack is important, particularly if you're using parchment paper — too close to the broiler (you need at least 8" clearance) and the top of your pizza (and any visible edges of parchment) will burn before the bottom has had time to bake through. Make sure your oven is at the required temperature for at least 30 minutes before baking, so the sheet or stone can fully preheat.

3. **Shaping the Dough**:  Lightly flour the surface of your dough. Then, gently pull from the edges while anchoring one side down. As the dough stretches, use the backs of your hands to continue the stretching process until you achieve your desired shape and thinness.

4. **Topping the Base**: If using a pizza peel, lightly flour its surface then gently move your pizza circle onto the peel. Remember — if the dough is sticky when you put it on the peel, it will stick to the peel! Make sure it's well-floured. 

If you're using parchment, trim the excess around the dough to prevent it from burning. To be safe we recommend trimming the paper flush with the dough, especially if your parchment's heat rating is below 500°F, as many are. 

Apply your sauce and toppings, except for the cheese. The order and amount of toppings can affect the baking time and outcome.

5. **Baking**: If using a pizza peel, transfer it to the hot pizza stone in the oven. If using parchment, transfer the dough with the parchment to a cutting board then use it to transfer the dough and parchment to the preheated pizza stone. The baking time will vary depending on your toppings:

- For light toppings and minimal sauce, bake for about 1.5 minutes.

- For a heavier load of toppings and sauce, extend the baking time to 3-5 minutes.

- Remove when dough when crust and bubbles rise, showing light signs of browning.

6. **Adding Cheese**: After the initial baking, carefully remove the pizza from the oven to add cheese. If parchment was used, remove it now and discard. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 1 to 1.5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. **Serving**: Once the cheese is melted, remove the pizza out of the oven.

Enjoy!