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Pizza Planet Dough Cheat Sheet

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Neapolitan
Hydration65%
Salt2.5%
Yeast (ADY)0.2%
Oil
Sugar

65% hydration, no oil

New York
Hydration63%
Salt2%
Yeast (ADY)0.5%
Oil3%
Sugar1%

Oil + sugar = crispy

Detroit
Hydration70%
Salt2.5%
Yeast (ADY)0.7%
Oil4%
Sugar1.5%

High hydration, oily pan

Pan
Hydration60%
Salt2%
Yeast (ADY)0.5%
Oil5%
Sugar2%

Low hydration, most oil

Oven Temps

Neapolitan900°F+ (60-90s)
NY / Home oven500-550°F (5-7 min)
Detroit / Pan500°F (12-15 min)
Broiler method~700°F (3-4 min)

Flour Guide

Tipo "00" — Neapolitan, high-heat
Bread flour — NY style, home oven
All-purpose — Pan, Detroit, casual

Troubleshooting

Too sticky? More flour on hands, not dough
Springs back? Rest 10-15 more minutes
Soggy center? Oven not hot enough
Pale crust? Try broiler method

All percentages are baker's percentages (relative to flour weight). Use the calculator at pizzaplanet.com/calculator for exact gram measurements.

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