New York Style Pizza
Difficulty: Beginner
Ingredients
🧂 Dough
- 300g Bread flour (high protein)
- 174ml water (58 hydration)
- 6g salt
- 1.5g Instant dry yeast
- 15ml olive oil (optional)
🍕 Toppings
- Garlic, minced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 150g mozzarella, shredded
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh oregano
Instructions
Mix flour and water until combined. Let rest 20 minutes (autolyse).
Add yeast and salt. Mix until smooth dough forms.
Knead for 8-10 minutes until dough is elastic and slightly tacky.
Shape into a ball. Place in oiled bowl.
Cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled.
Divide into 2 ball(s). Shape each into a tight round.
Cold ferment in refrigerator for 24 hours or overnight.
Remove from fridge 1-2 hours before baking.
Preheat oven to maximum temperature (250°C+).
Stretch dough into a thin round. Top with your favorite ingredients.
Bake for 12-15 min until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Let rest 2-3 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
Let the dough come to room temperature before stretching. Use a pizza stone or steel for best results.
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