Cottura: Pizza Dough
Dough Calculator & Poolish
About
This app helps pizza enthusiasts precisely calculate dough ingredients and plan proofing times. It offers smart yeast calculations based on temperature and provides pre-set options for various pizza styles, with adaptive calibration for personalized results.
What's New in Cottura
1.7
October 1, 2026
Cottura 1.7 – our biggest update yet: • New yeast model: Cottura now calculates yeast along the dough temperature – more yeast for long fridge ferments, less for long room-temperature ferments. Checked against many recipes, professional tables and real bakes. • Flour blends: up to four flours with their share in %, grams per flour everywhere. • Freeze your dough: freezer, thawing and final proof planned, with 25 % more yeast. • Made for your mixer: steps for spiral mixer, stand mixer or by hand, target dough temperature 22–24 °C. • Size → dough ball: weight from pizza diameter or pan size, with an oven check. • “Done” right in the Live Activity and widget. • Preferments: ripeness check and, if you like, all the yeast in the biga or poolish. • Pan and sheet pizzas get 25 % more yeast; set night-time stages to your night temperature with one tap. • Measuring in the fridge is balanced in the proof that follows; your ready time holds more often. • Safety margin +5 %, dough boxes in the event planner, new tips. Learned yeast adjustments were reset once; saved recipes show the new amounts.
MoreFAQ
What is Cottura's yeast calculation method?
Cottura uses a temperature-based model (Q10, reference 20 °C) for smart yeast calculation, rather than generic tables. This method ensures accurate yeast amounts based on your specified hydration, salt, oil, and proofing stages and temperatures.
What pizza styles does Cottura support?
Cottura supports a wide range of pizza styles including Napoletana, New York, Tonda Romana, Al Taglio, Pinsa Romana, Detroit, Chicago Deep Dish, Sicilian, and Focaccia. Each style comes with tuned ranges for hydration, salt, oil, and typical proofing plans.
Can Cottura plan proofing times around my schedule?
Yes, Cottura allows you to plan proofing times either forward from the dough start or backward from your desired serving time. You can set a fixed finish time, and the app will automatically adjust the schedule if you start late.
Does Cottura have ads?
No, Cottura is ad-free. The app is designed to provide a seamless user experience without any advertisements.
How does Cottura adapt to my baking results?
After each pizza, you can rate your result (under-, perfectly, or over-proofed). Cottura then gradually adjusts the target times for each style, personalizing the calculations to your specific kitchen, flour, and yeast.
What devices is Cottura available on?
Cottura is available on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. The Apple Watch integration allows for active proofing stage and timer monitoring, as well as quick access to ingredients in bake mode.
How often is Cottura updated?
The latest version of Cottura is 1.5, last updated on July 6, 2026. The app is actively maintained, ensuring new features and improvements.
Is Cottura suitable for beginners?
Yes, Cottura is designed for anyone serious about pizza dough. It includes tips & basics on topics like yeast storage, mixing, and oven setup, alongside 38 classic recipes to guide users.
