NEW! Neapolitan
Pre-Fermented Dough Ball
Pre-Fermented Dough Ball
DI ITEM #DB-NPLT
For foodservice only. Ask your distributor.
For foodservice only. Ask your distributor.
Our Neapolitan Dough Balls are handcrafted in Italy by skilled pizzaiolos, using traditional methods and slow fermentation for rich flavor, soft texture, and a perfect rise.
Made in small batches with no additives or shortcuts, they’re pre-portioned for speed and consistency.
Wake them up, stretch, and bake.
A true time-saver for chefs who don’t want to compromise on quality.
Made in small batches with no additives or shortcuts, they’re pre-portioned for speed and consistency.
Wake them up, stretch, and bake.
A true time-saver for chefs who don’t want to compromise on quality.
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Limited availability for qualified USA-based operators.
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Soft wheat flour, water, salt, fresh yeast, soft wheat malt, mother yeast.
300g dough balls
Each 300g dough ball yields an approximately 11.5" Neapolitan-style pizza.
Each 300g dough ball yields an approximately 11.5" Neapolitan-style pizza.
- Artisan-made in Italy
- Slow-fermented for full flavor and lightness
- Small-batch production
- No additives or preservatives
- Pre-portioned for consistency and speed
- Ideal for Neapolitan-style pizza
Thawing & Leavening – Method 1 (Preferred)
Leave dough at 68°F (20°C) for approximately 9 hours.
Stretching
Hand-stretch from the center outward. Do not touch the edge.
Use cold flared plates if pressing. Recommended size: ~11.5"
Baking
Bake at 680–752°F (360–400°C) for 2–3 minutes.
Use a wood, gas, or electric oven with a refractory stone.
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- Remove up to 12 frozen dough balls from the freezer (0°F / -18°C).
- Lightly mist with water and seal to prevent drying.
- Place in refrigerator (39°F / 4°C) for 13 hours.
- Then leave at room temperature (72°F / 22°C) for 4–5 hours before use.
Leave dough at 68°F (20°C) for approximately 9 hours.
Stretching
Hand-stretch from the center outward. Do not touch the edge.
Use cold flared plates if pressing. Recommended size: ~11.5"
Baking
Bake at 680–752°F (360–400°C) for 2–3 minutes.
Use a wood, gas, or electric oven with a refractory stone.
Watch Training Videos
Donna Italia Dough Ball Playlist
Flash-frozen at the origin; do not re-freeze after defrosting.
Keep frozen at 0°F (-18°C).
Shelf life: 12 months from manufacture date.
Keep frozen at 0°F (-18°C).
Shelf life: 12 months from manufacture date.
Contains: wheat.
May contain: soy, mustard, sesame.
May contain: soy, mustard, sesame.
28 dough balls per case
Case dimensions: 16" x 12" x 71" (40 x 30 x 180 cm)
Gross weight: 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg)
Case dimensions: 16" x 12" x 71" (40 x 30 x 180 cm)
Gross weight: 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg)
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