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Iconic Bonci pizza at home.

This recipe is really a tale of an artist and his masterpiece. 

Bonci pizza was invented by the “Michelangelo of Pizza”, Gabriele Bonci! A dish of Roman origins, the “Pizza al Taglio” or “pizza by the slice” is one that’s sure to bring divinity to your home kitchen.

Gabriele Bonci is an Italian chef who braved innovation upon the long-standing tradition of pizza. 

His hallmarks are quite obvious with this twist on an old classic, and it’s sure to bring even more excitement to your pizza parties!

Although this reinvented taste of Roman masterpiece might initially look like a challenge, it’s actually quite simple. Capture Bonci’s magic within the four walls of your home with this iconic retelling of a lovable dish!

In this article, we’ll talk about all things Bonci pizza, such as:

  • Bonci Pizza Dough Recipe information and instructions
  • Other notes and tips to keep in mind!

Let’s dig right in!

Bonci Pizza Dough Recipe

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Bonci Pizza Dough Recipe: Craft the Perfect Slice at Home

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 1 hr Cook Time 25 mins Rest Time 70 hrs Total Time 71 hrs 25 mins
Cooking Temp: 400  °F Calories: 2,414
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Bonci pizza dough to bring the best experimental toppings to life!

Ingredients

This Gabriele Bonci pizza dough recipe is one for the books! Try it out next time you have guests over or even for family pizza night. Our recipe serves four people.

Instructions

  1. Pour flour into a mixing bowl

  2. Add yeast to the mixing bowl with flour

  3. Mix the yeast and flour until combined

  4. Add 100 ml of water to the flour and yeast mix

  5. Stir in another 100 ml of water, flour, and yeast

  6. Continue stirring the mixture while slowly adding the remaining water into the mix

  7. Stir until the mixture becomes thick

  8. Cover the mixture with a kitchen towel and leave in a warm, dry place for 20 minutes

  9. Add the remaining 125 ml of water while stirring the mixture with control

  10. Continue stirring slowly and progressively add 1 tbsp of olive oil

  11. Cover the mixture again with a kitchen towel and leave in a warm, dry place for 30 minutes

  12. Use either 2 tbsp of olive oil or dust flour to cover a 12-inch by 12-inch area on a wooden board across a benchtop to create a surface that the dough will not stick to

  13. Hold the dough ball like a burger and stretch it into a thick square shape with your hands

  14. Grab two corners of one side of the dough cube and fold the dough in half over itself

  15. Stretch the dough and fold it over itself for another 8–15 times

  16. Cover the aerated dough with a kitchen towel or wrap and place in the refrigerator for 72 hours

  17. Remove the dough from the fridge and check if the dough has successfully increased in size

  18. Preheat the oven to 400 °F or 200 °C

  19. Place dough in a warm dry area until the dough reaches room temperature

  20. Prepare two baking trays with baking paper, or one that’s appropriately oiled, to prevent the pizza from sticking to the tray while cooking

  21. Split the dough in half to create two dough balls

  22. Place one dough ball on each baking tray

  23. Mold one dough ball at a time using your fingertips into a rectangular shape approximately half an each thick on each of the baking trays

  24. Drizzle approximately 1 tbsp of olive oil across each of the pizza bases, allowing oil to gather in the fingertip marks you left in the dough

  25. Place both baking trays in the oven

  26. Cook the pizza bases at 400 °F or 200 °C for between 5–7 minutes, observing closely to ensure both pizzas cook evenly

  27. You can begin preparing your chosen seasonal toppings for your pizza base while the pizza bases cook partially

  28. Swap the trays on the upper and lower oven shelves if necessary and cook for an extra 5–7 minutes or until it starts to crisp

  29. Remove bases from the oven and place them on heat-safe surfaces to cool for 5–10 minutes

  30. Leave the oven to reheat to 400 °F or 200 °C

  31. Prepare the remainder of your chosen seasonal toppings of your choice while the pizza bases cool

  32. Cover bases in desired toppings

  33. Place bases back in the oven and cook for another 8–10 minutes or until crispy

  34. Move the cooked pizzas onto a surface appropriate to cut the pizza on

  35. Cut the pizza into 3–4-inch lengths using kitchen scissors or a large knife and across the width to make square or rectangular pieces

  36. Sprinkle any extra raw toppings across the pizza evenly. Serve and enjoy!

Note

Recipe Notes & Tips

Bonci Pizza Recipe notes

Are you ready to recreate this iconic masterpiece at home? Here are notes and tips to follow before making your Bonci pizza!
Quality Ingredients Give Quality Results
Use great quality ingredients to give yourself the most incredible homemade Bonci pizza.

Italy may be a destination far away, but its quality can still find a home in your kitchen! A few ways to make sure you have high-quality ingredients are:

Use newer yeast. New yeast will be more active than older yeast in your dough mixture, helping the rising process become much faster and more efficient

Use high-quality flour. Bonci uses stone-milled flour, but you can substitute it with high-grade flour or Italian Tipo “00” flour

Use quality, in-season toppings. Pick delicious flavors of the season that pair well together with each pizza and have the heart of Bonci while you do it — feel free to experiment!

Commit To The Process

Trying a recipe at home is all about giving it a go!

For first-timers, take a leaf out of Bonci’s playbook, “Good things are made with good things and produced by people who genuinely care for the well-being of those who eat them.”

When your heart wants to craft delicious food for your loved ones, it’s hard to go wrong! Just make sure to commit to the process and don’t be afraid to be creative along the way.

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FAQs

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What kind of flour does Bonci use?

With Bonci pizza, you really shouldn’t use anything else other than stone-milled flour! This is one of the best types of flour to use for Bonci pizza, but you can also use high-grade flour or Italian Tipo “00” flour if that’s easier to find

Who is the owner of Bonci?

Gabriele Bonci is the proud owner of Bonci Pizza. He first opened his pizzeria in 2003, and since then, the business has expanded across the globe. Bonci is known for the thought and care he pours into his creations, and it’s on full display here!

Is Bonci pizza good?

Bonci pizza isn’t loved by Italians for no reason; it boasts delicious seasonal toppings and a light, bubbly crust that have converted so many fans. That’s not to mention the iconic, rectangular shape of Bonci pizza that’ll have everyone turning their heads!

What type of pizza does Bonci make?

Gabriele Bonci makes Bonci pizza – a light, bubbly pizza base that rises over a number of days and is topped with in-season produce. It has earned quite the following due to its iconic shape and high-quality ingredients that are sure to make your tastebuds pop!