72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

[gummz]

Hi All~

I'm trying to experiment with 72 hour fermented pizza dough... just wondering if anyone has blogged or documented how the dough changes over 24/48/72 hours... My current batch is 24 hours in and it hasn't changed much. The IDY % is the lowest i've ever used.. 0.04%. I don't see any bubbles forming under the dough.

I found this simple recipe on the net (i think from pizzamaking's site)... and was trying to follow it

100% Caputo Pizzeria
60% Water
2.8% Salt
.04% IDY

Do you think the IDY % is correct for a 3 day rise? should it be 0.4%?

[Tscarborough]

Re: 72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

That is very low, but it should be alright. You may have to counter rise it before use, but it certainly won't be blown out.

[TropicalCoasting]

Re: 72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

I find my dough gets too sticky to handle after 48 hours
I like 24
But Im willing to be converted if there is something better

[gummz]

Re: 72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

That is very low, but it should be alright. You may have to counter rise it before use, but it certainly won't be blown out.

Hi Tscarborough,

What do you mean by counter rise? Leave it out longer... put it in a warm place.. things like that??

Cheers~

Gummz

[gummz]

Re: 72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

I find my dough gets too sticky to handle after 48 hours
I like 24
But Im willing to be converted if there is something better

Ello TropicalC,

I made 6 balls from the original batch... the one i took out to "analyse" looks.. hmmm dead in a way... i'll take another out tomorrow to see the difference an extra 24h has made.

I too usually use 24 hours.. but i wanted to try longer and i can get caputo flour now... got excited

If its sticky can we dust it with flour/semolina to firm up the skin and then shape it?

[Tscarborough]

Re: 72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

Yes, counter rise means at room temp, 65-75 degrees.

[terrihoward]

Re: 72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

I always cold ferment my dough for at least 3 days sometimes longer. I use the recipe found here on the Forum from FornoBravo. I take it out about 1 hour before we are ready to make the pizza's. I found that letting it ferment gives it a great "sour dough" type taste.

[TropicalCoasting]

Re: 72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

Ello TropicalC,

If its sticky can we dust it with flour/semolina to firm up the skin and then shape it?

I probably could but it just more of a does the additional inconvenience justify the additional improvident in taste thing.
I still need convincing.

[Greenman]

Re: 72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

I have been using a variation of the 'Pizza Dough by Weight' recipe from this forum and baling it up after the first rise and into the fridge in separate containers. I have found 2 days to be good and after that it tends to get a bit of a grey death mask.

The temperatures are probably the critical element and with daytime temps being >30C or @90F it probably puts the yeast into overdrive!

Using the wine fridge was discussed on the forum recently and that probably has plenty of merit in our summer particularly.

[fornax hominus]

Re: 72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

I have been using a variation of the 'Pizza Dough by Weight' recipe from this forum and baling it up after the first rise and into the fridge in separate containers. I have found 2 days to be good and after that it tends to get a bit of a grey death mask.

The temperatures are probably the critical element and with daytime temps being >30C or @90F it probably puts the yeast into overdrive!

Using the wine fridge was discussed on the forum recently and that probably has plenty of merit in our summer particularly.

Not all yeast ..my wine yeast dies to a stop @+30

[JoeBaker]

Re: 72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

Well, for better results dough ball has to keep in the fridge for at least 2 days. Also take care that before baking, let dough come to normal room temperature. This cooling time is important for the elasticity of the dough, which allows you to starch in circular shape. This gives the information about the dough changes over 24/48/72 hours.

[George_M]

Re: 72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

Joe i read also in other forum that many people leave the dough for 2 days in room temperature.
I don't know if the result is the same but the photos of the pies are perfect!

[JoeBaker]

Re: 72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

Joe i read also in other forum that many people leave the dough for 2 days in room temperature.
I don't know if the result is the same but the photos of the pies are perfect!

All the above mentioned activities are needed to make a perfect dough. Keeping it for a long time, till the dough reaches room temperature, will give you a crispy crust. It is important to preheat the oven up to 500 degrees before baking.

[Greenman]

Re: 72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

Room temperature is a quite deceptive term. At this time of year here daytime room temperature is >30 C and up to 35 C or 85 to 95 Fahrenheit. I expect that it being your winter it is a lot less than that in Greece.

I slow ferment my dough in the refrigerator for a couple of days. I could not contemplate leaving it on the bench for a few days.

I expect that it takes a little trial and error to get it right for your locality and season unless you have a controlled environment to work in. Inside the fridge is my version of a controlled environment.

[Tonyp]

Re: 72 hour rise pizza dough (Caputo Flour)

I usually go 24-48 hours in the fridge to allow the dough to slow ferment and relax... then a couple hours on the counter before making pizza. This time of year temperatures are around 68-70 F. in the kitchen.