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Perfect Timing

Fermentation Schedule & Dough Timeline

Never rush proofing or bake under-fermented dough again. Pick your desired pizza eating time, and get an exact hour-by-hour preparation countdown.

When Do You Want to Eat?

Choose your target pizza meal time

Fermentation Method

Your Custom Dough Schedule

Working backwards from 7:00 PM

Mix & Knead DoughSun, Oct 11, 7:00 PM
Room Temp (20°C/68°F)

Combine flour, water, yeast, salt. Knead 8-10 min until smooth (windowpane test).

Bulk Rest & Into FridgeSun, Oct 11, 7:30 PM
Fridge (3°C - 5°C / 37°F - 41°F)

Let dough rest 30 min at room temp, then place into oiled, covered container in the fridge.

Divide & Ball UpMon, Oct 12, 3:00 PM
Room Temp (20°C/68°F)

Take cold dough out. Divide into dough balls (e.g. 250g), ball tightly, and place in proofing box.

Final Proof & Gluten RelaxationMon, Oct 12, 4:00 PM
Room Temp

Let dough balls come up to room temperature and proof until soft, pillowy, and relaxed.

Preheat Oven & Pizza Steel/StoneMon, Oct 12, 6:00 PM
Max Oven Heat (250°C - 450°C)

Get your baking steel, stone, or outdoor pizza oven smoking hot for at least 45-60 min.

Stretch, Top & Bake!Mon, Oct 12, 7:00 PM
Hot Oven

Gently stretch dough from center outward, add sauce and cheese, launch, and enjoy!