Description
This New York Style Pizza recipe features a classic thin, chewy crust topped with a rich, flavorful tomato sauce, and generous layers of mozzarella cheese. Perfectly balanced with herbs and garlic, this homemade pizza delivers an authentic pizzeria experience right from your oven.
Ingredients
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Dough
- ⅔ cup water (151 grams, warm (105-110°F))
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (4 grams)
- ½ teaspoon instant yeast (2 grams)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (2 grams)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (4 grams)
Tomato Sauce
- 28 ounces whole peeled tomatoes (794 grams, 1 can)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (13 grams)
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion (36 grams)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- â…› teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic (14 grams, minced)
- 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar (6 grams)
Topping
- 3 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese (339 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a small bowl, combine warm water, granulated sugar, and instant yeast. Allow the mixture to sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is activated. In a large mixing bowl, blend the flour and kosher salt, then add the yeast mixture along with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Mix and knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.
- Make the Tomato Sauce: While the dough rises, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Crush the whole peeled tomatoes by hand or with a blender for a smoother consistency. Add the tomatoes to the pan along with dried oregano, dried basil, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, and 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar. Simmer the sauce on low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pizza: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to form a large thin circle suitable for an 8-slice pizza. Transfer the dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the prepared tomato sauce evenly across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy, and the cheese has melted and started to brown slightly. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For best results, use a pizza stone preheated in the oven to ensure a crispy crust.
- If you prefer a thinner or thicker crust, adjust the dough thickness when rolling.
- You can substitute fresh basil for dried if desired, adding fresh basil after baking for more vibrant flavor.
- Allow the dough to rise in a warm place; refrigeration will slow this process significantly.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, or bell peppers before baking.
