Same Day Pizza: The Art of Speed

When you want pizza tonight. How to make great dough in just a few hours.

6 min2/16/2026
Same Day Pizza: The Art of Speed

The Trade-offs

  • ✕ More yeast to speed up fermentation
  • ✕ Warmer environment (25-28°C ideal)
  • ✕ Less complex flavor than long ferments
  • ✕ Slightly reduced digestibility

The Process

  • ✕ Use 2-3x the normal yeast amount
  • ✕ Keep dough in warm spot
  • ✕ Skip cold fermentation entirely
  • ✕ Allow 3-5 hours total fermentation
  • ✕ Watch the dough, not the clock

Best Styles for Same-Day

Neapolitan same-day, Detroit, and focaccia work well. High-hydration teglia needs more time.

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