Rihanas Pizza specializes in crafting a Neo-Neapolitan crust that begins with a 76% high-hydration dough and undergoes a minimum 48-hour cold fermentation. This slow fermentation process not only develops a complex, tangy-nutty flavor but also enhances digestibility, resulting in an airy crumb with a thin, crisp, leopard-spotted exterior and a chewy center. As a self-taught baker, the owner meticulously refines hydration and timing to pursue the perfect slice. We invite you to visit and enjoy a slice or a whole pie from our latest batch.
The Art of the 48-Hour Crust at Rihanas Pizza
At Rihanas Pizza, we understand that an unforgettable pizza experience starts long before it enters the oven. This journey is rooted in patience, science, and a dash of magic. Our dough is not just a foundation; it's the essence of our craft. We pride ourselves on our high-hydration 76% dough, a technical choice that yields a crust that is wonderfully light, airy, and full of character.
The Secret is in the Wait
What differentiates our crust is the minimum 48-hour cold fermentation process. While many pizzerias rush their dough, we allow ours to rest in a temperature-controlled environment. During this two-day period, natural yeasts and beneficial bacteria meticulously break down complex starches. This extended
We crown it all with Bacio — real buffalo-milk mozzarella kissed with that signature creamy tang only water-buffalo milk gives. It melts into slow, milky pools, browns in leopard-spotted blisters, and pulls in long, glossy ribbons. The kiss of buffalo is unmistakable: richer, softer, a little sweeter than regular mozzarella, and it turns every bite into something you feel in your chest. The high-hydration Neo-Neapolitan crust lifts it, the bright red sauce carries it, and the cheese seals the deal. Fire hits the pie at 700 °F, and in that flash, the flavors marry — tangy, sweet, creamy, smoky, alive. This isn’t just pizza. It’s the best of old-world soul dragged into right now, made by someone who lives three miles from the shop, whose kids go to school with yours, who wants to see you smile when you walk in and leave even happier. We work here. We live here. We’re raising our families on the same streets you are. That’s why we obsess over every detail, keep the prices fair, and refuse to cut corners — your dinner is our dinner. With our special 48-hour cold fermentation process, we ensure every bite is a testament to our dedication. That’s a promise from your neighbor.