How to Stretch Pizza Dough - 4 Super Easy Steps Revealed

For those new to the craft, stretching pizza dough might seem like a daunting task at first, but it really needn’t be intimidating! These four steps are the exact same techniques that we teach to all our new staff at Ooni HQ, and they’re perfect for beginners who are new to making pizza. Follow along with Ooni CEO and our resident dough maestro, Kristian.

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[JS-edhg]

I used to work at a pizza chain years ago so I thought I had the method figured out. Well that method included using a sheet out machine where you would drop the ball in, it would come out as an oval then run it through the second stage that would make it a more rounder. Stretching to fit the pan sure I had that down, using your knuckles even throwing a spin in the air. I've been making homemade pizza for some time now and it's usually always good not every time though and this video definitely made some improvement. I'm glad I found this video, I followed the technique my God was it easier to stretch. It worked out perfectly with a nice airy crust. The crust was absolutely perfect all the way through. Thanks for the video, I'll be making pizza a lot more now.

[nomad]

very good demonstration. The background junkie music doesn't help watch chef John he has the right approach to music.

[BIGARMADA]

Short, sweet, and to the point, thank you, sir.

[jonvd]

I have been working in a pizzeria/brewery since April making Neapolitan style pies and learning how dough works and how amazing yet simple pizza is makes me appreciate pizza so much more.

[RajnaTMS]

It looks so easy, but so difficult to do :-) practice practice practice... Thx 4 the video!

[zephiepowell]

Simplicity...Clarity and brevity! Thank you... ❤️

[leth]

One of the clearest tutorials yet. Well done Sir.

[codycoyote]

Thank you very much! It was nice to find a video th that didn't include tossing. Tried this tonight for the first time and ended up with an actual round pizza !

[tacotacotington]

Best guide ive seen for this, thank you

[djcp]

Great video! Concise and easy to follow! Thank you!

[carolr]

Thanks for this great demo. Soooo glad you didn't tell me to throw the dough in the air.

[sclmb]

Great how-to video, just wish the music wasn't so loud and distracting. But I'll be watching this again. Thanks.

[gavancorrigan]

My Ooni 3 is my favorite thing that I own.

Had a frozen par-cooked Ooni pizza last night. My supply is gone so looking forward to my next dry weekend to cook for family and friends and restock my freezer.
My only gripe is that the Ooni is so well made that I’ve no excuse to upgrade to the Pro! My 3 looks like it’s going to last a long time.

[selenadiaz]

This is a game changer for me! Thank you!!!

[jamesmcintire]

I used to work in a national chain pizza shop for a few years and this is the way they slap out the dough

[sallyhu]

Thank you for this video. Much more experience with baguette and croissant baking so this instruction is gold.

What is the best way to freeze pizza dough? This is how I magine the process:

1. Stretch, shape, add tomato sauce, then cover with wax or parchment paper and plastic over it then freeze?

2. When ready to serve, straight from freezer to oven? For how long?

3) THEN add remaining toppings and bake some more until cheese bubbles?

Please correct any part of the process above. Thank you in advance for sharing your experience and guidance. If I can have pizza dough ready on standby, I would be able to serve it more frequently!

[GotEatPizza]

Great Vid - helps me along on my pizza making learning journey !!

[amannucg]

I will have to change my dough recipe. I have never been able to make a round pizza by stretching, and then I can never get it to stay round as I slide it in. I wonder if my dough is too sticky. I have several times completely lost the pizza because it sticks to the peel, and I use more flour than in this video.

[kevincowan]

Great tutorial man (I start at Pizza Hut on Monday) 🍕 🍕🍕

[joeyk]

I just got a job at a pizza place, this is helpful