Pizza Flour Types Decoded

Tipo 00, bread flour, all-purpose – which one and why it matters.

8 min2/16/2026
Pizza Flour Types Decoded

Tipo 00

Italian-milled, very fine. High protein (12-14%) versions are ideal for pizza ovens. The fine grind creates a silky, extensible dough.

Bread Flour

High protein (12-14%), coarser grind. Great for home ovens and NY-style pizza. Creates good structure and chew.

All-Purpose

Lower protein (10-12%), versatile. Works for home oven pizzas, especially thinner styles. Easier to stretch but less chewy.


Try It Yourself

Use the calculator below to see how hydration affects your dough:

Hydration Calculator
g
%
40% low65% medium95% high

Water needed

325g

Total dough

825g

Water = Flour × Hydration %

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