Go Back
–+ servings
Maya

New York Pizza Recipe: Master This Classic Dish Now!

A classic New York-style pizza recipe that yields two large pizzas with a crispy crust and delicious toppings.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 2 large pizzas (about 4-6 slices each)
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 packet 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water about 110°F
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups pizza sauce
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Toppings of your choice pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  5. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
  6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll out one portion on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
  7. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a piece of parchment paper or a floured pizza peel.
  8. Spread ¾ cup of pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  9. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then add your desired toppings.
  10. Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  11. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with oregano and garlic powder, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, bake the pizza directly on the pizza stone without parchment paper.
  • Experiment with different cheeses like provolone or parmesan for added flavor, or try a white sauce instead of traditional pizza sauce for a creamy twist.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!