--- title: The Ideal Temperature for Baking Neapolitan Pizza description: Neapolitan pizza bakes in 60-90 seconds at 430-500°C. 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Mastering the right temperature ensures a flawless bake every time!   --- #### **1️⃣ Ideal Baking Temperature** ✅ **Oven Temperature:** **430-500°C (800-930°F)** ✅ **Baking Stone Temperature:** **400-450°C (750-850°F)** At these temperatures, the pizza **cooks quickly and evenly**, maintaining the perfect balance between a crispy base and a fluffy crust.   --- #### **2️⃣ Baking Time** ⏳ **60-90 seconds** A **fast bake** is essential for a Neapolitan pizza. The high heat creates **a well-risen, golden crust with a soft interior**. ⚠ **Lower temperatures will extend baking time**, altering the dough’s structure and making the crust denser.   --- #### **3️⃣ Pizza Placement and Heat Management** 🔹 **Where to place the pizza?** - Place the pizza **directly on the baking stone**. - In a **wood-fired oven**, position it **opposite the flame** to avoid burning. 🔹 **Rotate the pizza for even cooking** - **Turn the pizza 180° every 20-30 seconds** to ensure uniform browning. - If needed, **slightly lift the pizza** with a peel to check if the base is cooked without burning. --- #### **4️⃣ Tips for Gas and Electric Ovens** If you don't have a **wood-fired oven**, you can still achieve **great Neapolitan-style results** with proper heat management. 🔥 **Maximize oven temperature** - Set your oven to **the highest possible temperature** (usually **350-400°C / 660-750°F** in home ovens). - Use a **baking stone** to retain and evenly distribute heat, mimicking a brick oven. ⏳ **Adjusted baking time** - In **home ovens**, baking may take **2-3 minutes**, depending on the oven’s power and heat retention. --- #### **5️⃣ Common Mistakes to Avoid ❌** 🚫 **Temperature too low (\<400°C / 750°F)** - Leads to a **dry, tough crust** instead of a soft and airy texture. 🚫 **Overbaking (\>90 seconds)** - The crust may lose its elasticity and become **too crispy or dense**. 🚫 **Cold baking stone** - Ensure the stone is **fully preheated** before baking to prevent an undercooked, chewy base. - [Before the purchase](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Choice of the oven](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#choice-of-the-oven) - [Installation and compatibility](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#installation-and-compatibility) - [Power supply and fuels](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#power-supply-and-fuels) - [Accessories and features](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#accessories-and-features) - [Warranty and registration](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#warranty-and-registration) - [Installation and first start-up](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/installation-and-first-start-up?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Assembly and configuration](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/installation-and-first-start-up?hsLang=en#assembly-and-configuration) - [First start-up and testing](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/installation-and-first-start-up?hsLang=en#first-start-up-and-testing) - [Use and cooking](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/use-and-cooking?hsLang=en#main-content) - [What can I cook in the oven?](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/use-and-cooking?hsLang=en#what-can-i-cook-in-the-oven) - [Urbe oven](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/urbe-oven?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Installation and compatibility](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/urbe-oven?hsLang=en#installation-and-compatibility) - [Functionality and use](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/urbe-oven?hsLang=en#functionality-and-use) - [Pizza experience & events](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/pizza-experience-events?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Preparation of the dough](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/pizza-experience-events?hsLang=en#preparation-of-the-dough) - [Perfect cooking](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/pizza-experience-events?hsLang=en#perfect-cooking) - [Maintenance and cleaning](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/maintenance-and-cleaning?hsLang=en#main-content) - [How do I clean my oven?](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/maintenance-and-cleaning?hsLang=en#how-do-i-clean-my-oven) - [Troubleshooting](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Temperature and combustion](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#temperature-and-combustion) - [Structure and components](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#structure-and-components) - [EVO OVEN](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/evo-oven?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Features & Installation](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/evo-oven?hsLang=en#features-installation) - [Operation & Technologies](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/evo-oven?hsLang=en#operation-technologies) - [Accessories, Maintenance & Support](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/evo-oven?hsLang=en#accessories-maintenance-support) [![Alfa Forni](https://help.alfaforni.com/hs-fs/hubfs/02-logo-alfaforni-R.pdf.png?width=44&height=24&name=02-logo-alfaforni-R.pdf.png "Alfa Forni")](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/?hsLang=en) Upgrade your oven. 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