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New York Pizza Recipe

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This New York-Style Pizza has the perfect balance of chewy, crisp crust with a flavorful homemade sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. It’s everything you love about a big city slice — thin, foldable, and totally satisfying. Great for pizza night or any night!

Ingredients

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For the Dough (makes 2 pizzas):

  • 3 ¾ cups (470g) bread flour (plus more for dusting)

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast

  • 1 ⅓ cups (315ml) warm water

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Sauce:

  • 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Pinch of sugar (optional)

For the Toppings (per pizza):

  • 1 to 1 ½ cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese

  • Olive oil (for brushing crust)

  • Optional: red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan, or fresh basil

Instructions

Make the Dough (best if made 24 hours ahead):

  1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.

  2. Add warm water and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms. Knead by hand (or with a dough hook) for 7–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  3. Divide dough into two equal balls. Lightly oil two bowls and place one ball in each. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12–24 hours.

  4. Let dough sit at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.

Make the Sauce:

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.

  2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool before using.

Assemble and Bake:

  1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside (if using one). Let it heat for at least 30 minutes.

  2. On a floured surface, stretch or roll out dough into a 12–14″ circle. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper.

  3. Spread a thin layer of sauce over the dough, leaving a small border.

  4. Top with shredded mozzarella. Add a drizzle of olive oil over the top.

  5. Slide the pizza (with parchment) onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

  6. Cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot!

 

Notes

  • Bread flour is key for that chewy, crisp crust.

  • Use low-moisture mozzarella for best texture (shred it yourself for extra melt).

  • The dough freezes well — wrap in plastic and freeze for up to 3 months.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/new-york-pizza-recipe/