The difference between same-day and overnight fermentation of pizza dough lies in the duration of time the dough is allowed to ferment and develop flavors. Both methods can result in delicious pizza dough, but they offer distinct characteristics.

Same-day fermentation, as the name suggests, involves allowing the dough to rise and ferment for a relatively short period, typically a few hours. The yeast in the dough is given less time to work, resulting in a dough that is less developed in terms of flavor and texture. Same-day fermented dough tends to be easier and quicker to make, making it a convenient option for those who desire a fresh pizza without much advance planning.

Prep Time30 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time40 mins

AuthorPeterYields4 ServingsQuarter (1 Serving)Half (2 Servings)Default (4 Servings)Double (8 Servings)Triple (12 Servings)CategoryBreads

Recipe is designed for outside pizza ovens

Ingredients

Dough

...dry

 18 g salt

 613 g pizza flour(or all purpose 00 flour)

 1.50 g dry active yeast

...wet

 368 g water

Sauce

 1 cup italian tomatoes(from can, can be whole or chopped)

 1 garlic clove (minced)

 1 tbsp olive oil

 ½ tsp salt

 1 tsp oregano

Directions

Knead

1

• Add salt, flour, yeast and water.
• Mix all ingredients with kneading hook.
• Knead until dough is soft and springy.

2

Pizza flour has higher gluten content, which is especially helpful in this recipe as we are not resting dough overnight.

Rise

3

• Cover and rise for ~3 hours under room temperature.
• Afterwards deflate the dough and move to working surface.
• Divide dough in to four equal sized balls.
• Let rest 30 minutes before you shape pizza.

4

Please note that his recipe is designed for outside pizza ovens capable of cooking dough within minute.

Sauce

5

• Blitz down all the sauce ingredients.
• Optionally, cook the sauce briefly on low to slightly thicken.

With same-day fermentation, the dough may be slightly less extensible and may have a lighter and less complex flavor compared to dough that has undergone overnight fermentation. However, it can still yield a delicious pizza crust, particularly if high-quality ingredients and proper techniques are used during the preparation and baking process.

Find recipe for overnight dough for Neapolitan pizza here.

If you are at home only with your oven try Pizza al Taglio recipe.

There is also great pan baked Detroit style pizza.