
Thin, foldable crust with tangy sauce and bubbly mozzarella
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
$
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
(Updated )
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.
Combine bread flour, yeast, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, olive oil, and warm water. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Divide dough in half, form into tight balls, and let rise covered for 1 hour (or cold-ferment in the fridge 24-72 hours).
Preheat oven to 500°F with a baking steel or inverted sheet pan on the lowest rack.
Stretch each dough ball into a 16-inch round. Spread thin sauce and top with mozzarella.
Slide onto the hot steel/pan and bake 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly with brown spots.
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
Add 1 tbsp vital wheat gluten to boost chewiness
Fresh mozz is wetter and gives a different texture
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.
Wrap leftover slices individually and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a lid for 3-4 minutes for a perfectly crispy bottom.
Per serving (30mg) · 8 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
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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