New York-Style Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pizza dough, at room temperature 🍕
• 1 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• Pepperoni slices, optional 🍕
• Sliced bell peppers, optional 🫑
• Sliced mushrooms, optional 🍄
• Sliced onions, optional 🧅
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling 🧀
• Dried oregano, for sprinkling 🌿
• Crushed red pepper flakes, for sprinkling 🌶️

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to the highest temperature setting (usually around 500°F or as high as your oven will go).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or a lightly greased baking sheet.
4. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
6. If desired, add your choice of toppings such as pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions.
7. Slide the pizza onto a preheated pizza stone or directly onto the oven rack.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
9. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing.
10. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes over the pizza before serving.

About New York-Style Pizza:

New York-style pizza is an iconic culinary creation originating from the Northeast region of the United States, particularly associated with the bustling streets of New York City. Characterized by its thin, hand-tossed crust, slightly chewy texture, and wide, foldable slices, New York-style pizza is beloved for its simplicity and classic flavor combinations. The key to a perfect New York-style pizza lies in the quality of the ingredients and the technique used to stretch and shape the dough, resulting in a crispy yet tender crust that serves as the perfect canvas for tangy tomato sauce, gooey cheese, and an array of savory toppings. Whether enjoyed by the slice on the go or as a whole pie shared among friends, New York-style pizza captures the essence of the vibrant and diverse culinary culture of the Northeast region.

Experience the quintessential taste of New York-style pizza! 🍕🏙️🧀🫑