Tony's Pizza Dough Spinning Skills

Name: Tony's Pizza Dough Spinning Skills
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 300 g All-purpose flour (For making the pizza dough from scratch (not shown in video)); 200 ml Warm water (105-115°F) (For activating yeast and hydration (not shown in video)); 7 g Active dry yeast (One packet, for dough leavening (not shown in video)); 5 g Salt (Fine sea salt, for flavor (not shown in video)); 10 ml Olive oil (Extra virgin, for dough elasticity (not shown in video)); 1 ball Prepared Pizza Dough Ball (Approximately 250-300g, well-proofed and at room temperature; this is the starting point for the video demonstration.)

This recipe focuses on mastering the art of pizza dough spinning, as demonstrated by Tony. While the video primarily showcases the technique for handling pre-made pizza dough, it assumes you have a well-prepared dough ball ready for stretching and spinning. The goal is to achieve a perfectly round, thin crust using skillful hand movements and centrifugal force, essential for authentic pizza making.

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Tony's Initial Dough Stretch

Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Servings

Hard

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

750

Calories

25g

Protein

150g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Dough Beginning to Spin

Ingredients

All-purpose flour
(For making the pizza dough from scratch (not shown in video))
300 g
Warm water (105-115°F)
(For activating yeast and hydration (not shown in video))
200 ml
Active dry yeast
(One packet, for dough leavening (not shown in video))
7 g
Salt
(Fine sea salt, for flavor (not shown in video))
5 g
Olive oil
(Extra virgin, for dough elasticity (not shown in video))
10 ml
Prepared Pizza Dough Ball
(Approximately 250-300g, well-proofed and at room temperature; this is the starting point for the video demonstration.)
1 ball

Servings: 1

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Dough in High Spin

Instructions

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Begin with a well-proofed pizza dough ball. Gently flatten it on a lightly floured surface or directly in your hands to form a thick, even disc, preparing it for the initial stretching phase.
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Begin with a well-proofed pizza dough ball. Gently flatten it on a lightly floured surface or directly in your hands to form a thick, even disc, preparing it for the initial stretching phase.
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Ensure the dough is at room temperature and well-rested (proofed) for optimal elasticity and to prevent tearing during handling.
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Start gently stretching the dough by patting and rotating it between your hands, using your knuckles to support the edges and gradually widen the disc while maintaining a consistent rim.
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Start gently stretching the dough by patting and rotating it between your hands, using your knuckles to support the edges and gradually widen the disc while maintaining a consistent rim.
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Be gentle and methodical to avoid creating thin spots or holes. Keep your fingers slightly curved to cushion the dough.
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Once the dough has a decent size and a stable shape, begin the initial spinning motion. Place the dough over your fists and use a fluid, circular motion, allowing centrifugal force to start stretching it outwards.
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Once the dough has a decent size and a stable shape, begin the initial spinning motion. Place the dough over your fists and use a fluid, circular motion, allowing centrifugal force to start stretching it outwards.
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Maintain a light touch; the dough should feel like it's floating. Keep your elbows slightly bent for flexibility.
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Gradually increase the speed and height of the spin, allowing the dough to stretch further and thin out evenly. Focus on maintaining a consistent circular motion and rhythm to achieve an even thickness.
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Gradually increase the speed and height of the spin, allowing the dough to stretch further and thin out evenly. Focus on maintaining a consistent circular motion and rhythm to achieve an even thickness.
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Practice is key for this step. Start with smaller spins and gradually increase the momentum as you gain confidence. Look for even stretching across the entire dough.
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Carefully catch the dough after spinning, ensuring it maintains its round shape and does not collapse. If needed, perform a final gentle stretch or adjustment to achieve the desired crust thickness and diameter before adding toppings.
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Carefully catch the dough after spinning, ensuring it maintains its round shape and does not collapse. If needed, perform a final gentle stretch or adjustment to achieve the desired crust thickness and diameter before adding toppings.
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Support the dough evenly across your hands when catching to prevent tearing. Aim for a consistent thickness throughout, especially around the edges for a good crust.