Authentic New York Pizza Recipe

Dough Ingredients (Makes 2 pizzas)

• 3½ cups bread flour (high gluten)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1½ cups cold water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Cornmeal for dusting

Sauce Ingredients

• 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano whole tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Toppings

• 16 oz low-moisture whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• Fresh basil leaves (optional)
• Pepperoni slices (optional)

Instructions

For the Dough:

1. In a large bowl, mix bread flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
2. Slowly add cold water and olive oil, mixing until incorporated.
3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes by hand (or 5 minutes in a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
4. Divide into two equal balls and place each in a lightly oiled container.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 24-72 hours.

For the Sauce:

1. Pour San Marzano tomatoes into a bowl and crush by hand.
2. Add olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes.
3. Mix well and set aside (do not cook).

Preparing the Pizza:

1. Remove dough from refrigerator 2 hours before baking to reach room temperature.
2. Preheat oven to its maximum temperature (ideally 500-550°F) with a pizza stone or steel for at least 1 hour.
3. On a floured surface, stretch the dough by hand using your knuckles to form a 14-16 inch circle. The center should be thin with a slightly thicker edge.
4. Dust a pizza peel with cornmeal and place the stretched dough on it.
5. Spread 4-5 tablespoons of sauce in a spiral motion, leaving a half-inch border.
6. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella (about 8 oz per pizza).
7. Add a light dusting of Pecorino Romano and any additional toppings.
8. Slide onto the preheated stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
9. Let cool slightly, then cut into triangular slices.

Baking Notes:

• A pizza stone or steel is highly recommended for best results
• The hotter your oven can get, the better
• For extra authenticity, place an empty pan in the oven while preheating, then add ice cubes when you put the pizza in to create steam

Enjoy your authentic New York-style pizza!Retry