My pizza isn't round, how do I stretch it better?Updated 7 months ago

To form your dough ball into a pizza shape, follow the checklist and steps

below:

**Pre-dough stretching checklist**

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* Follow our [Classic Pizza Dough recipe](https://ooni.com/blogs/recipes/classic-pizza-dough) \- _use the[Ooni app](https://ooni.onelink.me/8218/f916aad6) for guidance_

* [Divide and ball your dough](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VusTc9DnqOA)

* Let your dough come to room temperature

When you've completed the above, move onto the steps below:

**Step 1.** Put a generous dusting of flour or semolina onto your peel /

surface

* For best results, use semolina.


**Step 2.** Remove your watch, rings and any other jewelry on your hands

**Step 3.** Do the 'Finger Press':


**Step 4. **Do the 'DJ Deck':


**Step 5.** Do the 'Steering Wheel':


**Step 6.** Do the 'Parachute':


**Step 7. **Check the thickness

* Hold your dough up to the light - for Neapolitan-style pizza, you should be able to see a lot of light through it.


**Step 8. **Check for holes

* If you find any holes, pinch them together gently.

If you'd prefer to follow these steps by video, watch our guide below: