Things You Need to Know About Storing Pizza Dough

Follow these simple steps to properly store your dough!

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Pizza Dough Shelf Life

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Don't get stuck with a soggy crust next time you make pizza. Follow these tips to properly store your dough so it doesn't go bad in the fridge or freezer.

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Basic Ingredients

It depends on the amount of yeast and the temperature the dough is stored. See post for all the details. 

How long does pizza dough last?

A standard dough can sit on the counter for 2-4 hrs while Neopolitan-style pizza dough can last for up to 24 hrs.

How to store pizza dough on the counter

The best way to do this is to use an airtight proofing box.

How to store during fermentation process

For slow rise dough, you can store it for 4 days and 2 days for a quick rise.

How long does pizza dough last in the fridge?

It can last up to 3 months.

How long does pizza dough last in the freezer?

Tips on using a refrigerated pizza dough

Take the dough out from the fridge

Stretch, shape, top with your favorite toppings and bake your pizza.

Let the dough come to room temperature.

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