Caputo “00” Americana & Caputo “00” Americana Super

The Americana Impact  

Caputo’s “00” Americana flours were the first of their kind, specifically formulated for American style pizzas. The addition of natural wheat malt enhances fermentation and browning, giving pizzas a beautiful caramelization when baked in electric or gas ovens. The natural sugars from the malt contribute to the Maillard reaction during baking, resulting in a beautifully browned and crispy crust. Wheat malt contains enzymes that break down starches into sugars, which yeast can more easily ferment. This improves the fermentation process, leading to better dough rise and development and a dough that is both strong and elastic, making it easier to shape and handle.  

Caputo “00” Americana focuses on the needs of artisan pizza makers and is renowned for its unique blend of softness and strength, creating a dough that retains its natural flavor, is crisp yet soft, easy to work with, can hold up well during baking, and results in a delicious, well-textured pizza crust. 

Key Features of Caputo “00” Americana flour:  

• High Protein Content: This contributes to the dough’s elasticity and chewiness, essential for that perfect bite. 

• Optimal Water Absorption: Allows the dough to retain moisture, leading to a tender and airy crust. 

• Versatility: Ideal for a range of pizza styles, particularly New York and Neo-Neapolitan pizzas. 

Key Characteristics of Caputo “00” Americana Super Flour: 

Caputo “00” Americana Super flour takes the qualities of the original Caputo “00” Americana and enhances them further. Designed for the traditional New York bite and prolonged fermentation, this flour ensures superior results with every bake.  

• Higher Protein and Gluten Content: Provides exceptional dough strength, ensuring your dough can hold its shape and support toppings without becoming soggy or collapsing.  

• Prolonged Leavening: Strong gluten networks provide the necessary structure to hold the dough’s shape during extended fermentation which creates more complex flavors in the dough and allows the gluten network to fully develop and relax, leading to a more tender and chewy texture. 

• Versatility: Ideal for a range of pizza styles, particularly Traditional New York and pan pizzas. 

The Science Behind the Perfect Slice 

The secret to the perfect pizza slice lies in the dough’s preparation and baking process. Here’s how Caputo “00” Americana and Caputo “00” Americana Super flours make a difference: 

• Dough Elasticity and Strength: The high protein content in both flours ensures that the dough is elastic and strong, allowing for easy stretching and shaping. Their ideal gluten strengths offer a balance between elasticity (the ability to spring back) and extensibility (the ability to stretch). This balance is crucial for creating a crust that is thin yet sturdy, with a delightful chewiness that pizza lovers crave. 

• Water Absorption and Hydration: These flours are made from a blend of wheat varieties that enhance water absorption, leading to a dough that is well-hydrated and easy to work with. Proper hydration results in a light, crispy, and airy crust with beautiful blistering and a soft interior. 

Creating Your Masterpiece 

Using Caputo “00” Americana or Caputo “00” Americana Super flour is just the beginning. Here are some tips to help you create the perfect pizza: 

• Use Preferments: Incorporating preferments like poolish or biga can enhance the flavor and texture of your dough. These pre-fermented doughs add complexity and depth to your crust.  

• Proper Fermentation: Allow your dough to ferment slowly, ideally overnight. This slow fermentation process develops the gluten and enhances the dough’s flavor. 

Caputo “00” Americana and Caputo “00” Americana Super flours are the ultimate secret weapons. Their unique properties and superior performance ensure that every slice you bake is a masterpiece. Whether you’re a professional baker or a home cook, these flours will help you achieve the perfect pizza, every time. So next time you set out to create a pizza, remember that the foundation of a perfect slice begins with the right flour. For American style pizzas, that means Caputo “00” Americana and Caputo “00” Americana Super.