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New York style pizza with bubbly mozzarella and charred crust

Thin, foldable crust with tangy sauce and bubbly mozzarella

New York Style Pizza

New York Style Pizza

1h 42mMedium

Prep Time

1 hr 30 min

Cook Time

12 min

Total Time

1 hr 42 min

Servings

8

2 large pizzas

Difficulty

Medium

Cost

Budget

$

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New York Style Pizza

Thin, foldable crust with tangy sauce and bubbly mozzarella

A large, thin-crust pizza with a crispy yet foldable crust, tangy tomato sauce, and perfectly bubbly mozzarella. The pizza that defines a city.

90m

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

102m

Total Time

8

Servings

Medium

Difficulty

Budget $

Cost

Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen

May 20, 2024(Updated April 13, 2026)

New York pizza is all about the fold—a thin, wide slice with a crisp bottom that's sturdy enough to fold in half. High-gluten bread flour and a hot oven are the keys.

Why This Recipe Works

Bread flour's high protein content creates the chewy, foldable texture that defines NY pizza. A blazing hot oven mimics a pizza parlor's deck oven for a crisp, charred bottom.

Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups bread flour
  • 1.25 cups warm water
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1 cup pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine bread flour, yeast, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, olive oil, and warm water. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  2. 2

    Divide dough in half, form into tight balls, and let rise covered for 1 hour (or cold-ferment in the fridge 24-72 hours).

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 500°F with a baking steel or inverted sheet pan on the lowest rack.

  4. 4

    Stretch each dough ball into a 16-inch round. Spread thin sauce and top with mozzarella.

  5. 5

    Slide onto the hot steel/pan and bake 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly with brown spots.

Serving Suggestions

Ways to Serve This Dish

  • Serve with a fresh side salad for a balanced meal

  • Pair with your favorite grain or bread on the side

  • Garnish with fresh herbs for a beautiful presentation

Substitutions

Bread flourAll-purpose flour (slightly less chewy result)

Add 1 tbsp vital wheat gluten to boost chewiness

Low-moisture mozzarellaFresh mozzarella (pat very dry)

Fresh mozz is wetter and gives a different texture

Tips & Storage

Pro Tips

  • Cold-fermenting the dough for 24-72 hours develops far more flavor than a room-temperature rise.

  • A baking steel produces the crispiest bottom—it conducts heat better than a stone.

Storage

Wrap leftover slices individually and refrigerate up to 3 days.

Reheating

Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a lid for 3-4 minutes for a perfectly crispy bottom.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (30mg) · 8 servings

Calories380
LowModerateHigh

A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet

Protein16g
Carbohydrates12g
Fat50g
Fiber580mg
Sugar2g
Sodium4g

Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes it "New York style"?
Thin, wide, foldable crust with a crispy bottom—typically sold by the huge slice.
Do I need a pizza peel?
A peel helps, but you can build the pizza on parchment and slide the parchment onto the hot surface.

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Sarah Chen

About Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.

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