48-Hour Double Fermented Neapolitan Pizza Dough, by weight
Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Dough, Perfect for Smaller Pizza Nights
Whether you're planning a family pizza night, cooking for friends or simply keeping authentic pizza dough ready in the freezer, our Box of 8 Neapolitan Pizza Dough Balls delivers true pizzeria-quality results whenever you need them.
Handcrafted in Poole, Dorset using premium Italian Tipo 00 flour, filtered water, fresh yeast, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil, every dough ball is slowly double fermented for 48 hours to develop exceptional flavour, a beautifully light texture and the soft, airy crust that authentic Neapolitan pizza is famous for.
Unlike ordinary pizza dough, every Dough Dorks dough ball is individually proofed before being instantly frozen, locking in freshness and making each one incredibly easy to defrost, stretch and bake. Whether you're an experienced home pizzaiolo or making pizza for the very first time, you'll enjoy consistently fantastic results.
Our dough has been developed to perform brilliantly in Ooni, Gozney, Ninja Woodfire, Witt, Cozze, Roccbox, traditional wood-fired ovens and conventional home ovens, giving you authentic Neapolitan pizza with beautifully risen crusts and classic leopard spotting.
Why You'll Love Our Dough
Each dough ball weighs approximately 260–270g, making the perfect 12-inch Neapolitan pizza.
✔ Authentic Neapolitan pizza dough recipe
✔ Slow 48-hour double fermentation
✔ Handmade in small batches
✔ Premium Italian Tipo 00 flour
✔ Individually proofed before freezing
✔ Easy to stretch – ideal for beginners and experienced pizza makers
✔ Soft, airy crust with authentic leopard spotting
✔ Perfect for Ooni, Gozney, Ninja, wood-fired and home ovens
✔ Arrives frozen and ready to use or store
✔ Suitable for freezing for up to 3 months
✔ Consistent results every time
✔ Crafted by pizza-obsessed dorks
What Makes Dough Dorks Different?
Not all pizza dough is made the same.
Many ready-made dough balls are produced using fast fermentation methods that prioritise speed over flavour. At Dough Dorks, we take the time to do things properly.
Our dough is slowly double fermented over 48 hours, allowing natural flavours to fully develop while creating a beautifully extensible dough that's easy to stretch without tearing.
The result?
It's a difference you'll notice from the very first bite.
Perfect For
Our Box of 8 pizza dough balls is ideal for:
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Family pizza nights
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Weekend get-togethers
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Couples who love homemade pizza
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Ooni pizza ovens
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Gozney pizza ovens
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Ninja Woodfire ovens
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Home ovens with pizza stones or steels
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Traditional wood-fired ovens
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Keeping authentic pizza dough in the freezer
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Anyone looking for authentic Neapolitan pizza dough delivered across the UK
Pizza Dough Balls for Every Pizza Oven
Our dough has been carefully developed to produce incredible results in almost any pizza oven.
Ooni Pizza Ovens
Creates beautifully blistered crusts and authentic leopard spotting in as little as 60–90 seconds.
Gozney Pizza Ovens
Perfect for Dome, Arc and Roccbox owners looking to create restaurant-quality Neapolitan pizza at home.
Ninja Woodfire Pizza Oven
Produces crisp bases with soft, airy crusts and fantastic flavour.
Home Ovens
Simply use a pizza stone or steel to enjoy authentic homemade pizza without leaving the house.
Traditional Wood-Fired Ovens
Our dough truly shines at high temperatures, creating the light, fluffy crusts found in the best pizzerias across Naples.
Why Do We Ferment Our Dough for 48 Hours?
Great pizza starts with great fermentation.
Over 48 hours, our dough slowly develops flavour, strength and elasticity naturally. This longer fermentation process allows the yeast to work gradually, producing a dough that's easier to stretch, bakes beautifully and creates the airy, chewy crust that authentic Neapolitan pizza is famous for.
It's one of the biggest reasons Dough Dorks pizza tastes so different from ordinary supermarket dough.
Handmade With Premium Italian Ingredients
Every Dough Dorks pizza dough ball contains just five carefully selected ingredients.
No unnecessary ingredients.
No shortcuts.
Just authentic Neapolitan pizza dough made the traditional way.
Nutrition Information
| Typical Values |
Per 100g |
Per dough ball (260g) |
| Energy |
929kJ / 222kcal |
2,415.4kJ / 577kcal |
| Fat |
1.3g |
3.4g |
| of which saturates |
0.3g |
0.8g |
| Carbohydrate |
43.4g |
112.8g |
| of which sugars |
1.6g |
4.2g |
| Fibre |
1.9g |
4.9g |
| Protein |
7.6g |
19.8g |
| Salt |
0g |
0g |
Each dough ball typically weighs 260g to 270g.
Frozen For Maximum Freshness
Every dough ball is individually proofed before being instantly frozen.
This locks in freshness while making storage incredibly convenient.
Simply:
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Remove the dough balls you need from the freezer.
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Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.
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Leave at room temperature until soft and ready to stretch.
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Add your favourite toppings.
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Bake and enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza at home.
Perfect Pizza Every Time
Our pizza dough balls are perfect for creating:
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Margherita
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Pepperoni
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Diavola
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Marinara
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Four Cheese
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Prosciutto & Rocket
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BBQ Chicken
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Vegetarian Pizza
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Calzone
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Garlic Bread
Complete your pizza night by pairing our dough with our range of authentic Italian pizza sauces, cheeses, cured meats, toppings and pizza accessories.
Product Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Dough Balls |
8 |
| Weight |
260–270g each |
| Pizza Size |
Approximately 12 inches |
| Flour |
Premium Italian Tipo 00 |
| Fermentation |
48 Hours |
| Frozen |
Yes |
| Suitable For |
Ooni, Gozney, Ninja, Home Ovens & Wood-Fired Ovens |
| Storage |
Keep frozen for up to 3 months |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these fresh or frozen?
Our dough is handmade fresh before being individually proofed and instantly frozen to lock in maximum freshness.
How many pizzas will I make?
This box contains 8 individual dough balls, each producing one authentic 12-inch Neapolitan pizza.
Can I refreeze them?
Yes. Once fully defrosted, we recommend using them within 48 hours or refreezing any unused dough as soon as possible.
Can beginners use this dough?
Absolutely.
Our slow fermentation makes the dough incredibly forgiving and easy to stretch, even if it's your very first time making homemade pizza.
Which ovens work best?
Our dough has been tested in:
Is this authentic Neapolitan pizza dough?
Yes.
Our recipe follows traditional Neapolitan principles using premium Italian Tipo 00 flour, long fermentation and high hydration to create the soft, airy crust that Neapolitan pizza is famous for.
How should I store it?
Keep frozen until required. Once defrosted, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
Why Choose Dough Dorks?
We're not a huge factory producing thousands of anonymous dough balls every hour.
We're a family-run business based in Poole, Dorset, obsessed with making exceptional pizza.
Every batch is handmade with care, slowly fermented for 48 hours and individually proofed before freezing to ensure every customer enjoys the same authentic Neapolitan experience.
We make the same dough we'd proudly serve to our own friends and family, using premium Italian ingredients and traditional techniques that put flavour first.
Whether you're making your very first homemade pizza or you're an experienced pizzaiolo, our goal is simple: help you create incredible pizza at home, every single time.
