Description
Savory New York pizza brings authentic Italian-American flavors straight from Manhattan’s bustling streets. Crispy thin crust topped with zesty tomato sauce and melted mozzarella promises a delicious slice of culinary perfection for pizza enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3.75 cups (470g) bread flour
- 1.5 cups (315ml) warm water
- 1 (15 ounces) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 to 1.5 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
Dough and Base Ingredients:
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch of sugar (optional)
- Olive oil (for brushing crust)
Optional Toppings:
- Red pepper flakes
- Grated Parmesan
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, whisking flour, salt, granulated sweetener, and leavening agent until thoroughly integrated.
- Create a well in the center and pour warm liquid and fragrant oil. Gently mix using a circular motion, transforming the ingredients into a rustic, uneven mass.
- Transfer the nascent dough onto a clean work surface and engage in rhythmic kneading. Develop the gluten network through consistent, purposeful movements until the texture becomes silky and responsive.
- Partition the dough into symmetrical spheres, ensuring uniform size and weight. Delicately coat each globe with a thin layer of olive oil.
- Nestle each dough ball into separate containers, sealing with protective coverings. Relocate to the refrigerator’s cool environment for gradual fermentation, allowing flavor complexity to develop over 12-24 hours.
- Prior to culinary preparation, extract the dough from cold storage. Allow the rounds to acclimate and relax at ambient temperature for approximately one hour, encouraging optimal elasticity and volume.
Notes
- Slow fermentation develops deeper, more complex flavors in the pizza dough, enhancing its overall taste and texture.
- Cold proofing helps gluten relax and allows yeast to create subtle tangy notes, mimicking traditional New York pizzeria techniques.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, substitute half the all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour while maintaining similar dough structure.
- Experiment with different hydration levels by adjusting water quantity to achieve your desired crust thickness, ranging from crispy thin to slightly chewy New York-style base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg