New York-Style Pizza

Are you a pizza lover looking to perfect your homemade pizza? Look no further than this New York-Style pizza recipe! There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a slice of crispy, cheesy, pepperoni-topped pizza, and with the right kitchen tools, you can recreate that experience in your very own kitchen. With Baker's Secret Crispy Pan and tools, you can achieve that signature New York-style crust that's thin, foldable, and packed with flavor. So why not grab a bottle of your favorite red and get ready to impress your taste buds (and your friends!) with this delicious recipe?!

Why we LOVE making our own New York-style pizza at home:

Customization: Making your own pizza at home allows you to customize the toppings, sauce, and cheese to your liking. You can experiment with different combinations and create a unique pizza that is tailored to your taste buds.
Quality ingredients: When making your own pizza, you have control over the quality of the ingredients used. You can use fresh, high-quality ingredients that are not always available in store-bought pizzas.
Cost-effective: Making your own pizza at home is often more cost-effective than ordering from a restaurant or buying a frozen pizza. You can also make larger pizzas that can feed multiple people, making it a great option for families and gatherings.
Fun and interactive: Making pizza at home can be a fun and interactive experience, especially when involving family and friends. It's a great way to bond over food and create memories.
Healthier: Homemade pizza can be healthier than store-bought pizzas, as you can control the amount of oil, salt, and other additives used in the recipe.

Overall, homemade New York-style pizza is a delicious, cost-effective, and customizable option that offers a range of benefits over the store-bought variety. And with the right kitchen tools, such as Baker's Secret Crispy pan, you can achieve that perfect crust and enjoy restaurant-quality pizza in the comfort of your own home.

Equipment:

Aluminized Steel Loaf Pan 9" x 5" (OR Pizza Pan Crisper 14")
2-1 Scraper & Spatula 10"
Brush and Spatula Set
4pcs Measuring Cups with Scraper
Mixing Bowls
Carbon Steel Rolling Pin

For the overnight pizza dough:

340 g (1.5 cups) water, warmed to 110F
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
500 g (2 cup + 1 tbsp) bread flour
24 g (2 tablespoons) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
14 g (3 teaspoons) olive oil

For the pizza toppings:

226 g (8 ounces) pizza sauce
396 g (14 ounces) mozzarella, grated
Pepperoni, for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

For the overnight pizza dough:

In a glass measuring cup, combine the lukewarm water and yeast. Set aside for about 5 minutes to activate.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, stir together the flour, sugar, salt, and olive oil.
Add the water yeast mixture and knead on medium speed for about 8 minutes or until a smooth dough forms. Cover the bowl with a towel and allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes.
Turn the dough out onto a non-floured surface and shape into a smooth, taut ball by pulling the dough toward you and twisting at the same time.
Transfer the dough to a medium bowl greased with olive oil. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for the dough to proof overnight or up to 36 hours.

For assembly:

Remove dough from the fridge and set out at room temperature 2 hours before baking.
About 30 minutes before assembling the pizza, preheat the oven to 550 degrees F.
Place the dough on a clean surface and gently stretch it out to nearly 14 inches, keeping an even crust around the edges. Once it's nearly there, transfer it to the Baker's Secret 14" Steel Pizza Crisper and finish stretching it out to the edges.
Sprinkle the grated mozzarella evenly all over the dough, then dollop the pizza sauce on top.
Add pepperoni or any other toppings as desired.
Bake the pizza for about 6 minutes or until the crust is deeply golden and the cheese is evenly melted. Cut the pizza into 8 slices and enjoy!

NOTES

Stretch the dough out by hand. Put your rolling pin away! New York-style pizza is traditionally hand-tossed, and since this pizza dough rises overnight in the fridge, the long rest time and cold temperature make it incredibly easy to stretch out.
Add the cheese, then the sauce. No one likes a soggy pizza crust! To avoid this, add the grated mozzarella all over the dough, then dollop the sauce on top. This also ensures that none of the toppings slide off the crust when you pull out a hot slice!
Preheat the oven at least 30 minutes in advance. It will take a little while for the oven to reach 550 degrees F and just ensure that the entire oven is evenly heated, it's best to let it sit at that temperature for a few minutes before baking the pizza.

*Credits to Sloane for creating this homemade Pizza recipe and for using our Crispy Pan and baking tools. Read the full Blog here