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Pizza diavola
Make the dough: dissolve the yeast in the water, mix in the flour, then the salt, and knead until smooth. Rise 2 hours, divide into two balls and rise 6 hours more, or 24 hours in the fridge.
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How long does Pizza diavola take?
8 hr 42 min all in — 30 min prep, 12 min cook, 8 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 pizzas. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Hot.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Oven, Baking tray.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 8 g.
What can I use instead?
Salame piccante → 'Nduja, in small spoonfuls. Also Calabrian: soft and spreadable, hotter and fattier.
Any tips from this recipe?
Tear the mozzarella an hour ahead and leave it in a sieve so it does not flood the pizza. A thread of chilli oil at the end is common in Calabria; it is optional.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Tear the mozzarella an hour ahead and leave it in a sieve so it does not flood the pizza.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.