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New York City Style Cheese Pizza (Inspired by East Village Pizza)
This recipe aims to replicate the classic New York City Style Cheese Pizza, known for its thin, crispy crust, savory tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, as showcased in the video from East Village Pizza. While the provided video highlights the delicious end product, it does not detail the step-by-step cooking process or specific ingredient measurements. The recipe below provides a generalized guide to making a traditional New York-style cheese pizza from scratch, offering estimated timings and nutritional information.
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#New York Style
#Cheese Pizza
#Homemade Pizza
#Italian-American
#Dinner
#Comfort Food
Classic New York Style Cheese Pizza
Recipe Information
40m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
2h 40m
Total Time
8
Servings
Medium
American (New York Style)
English
Nutrition (per serving)
300
Calories
15g
Protein
35g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Pizza slice ready to be pulled
Ingredients
Servings: 8
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Perfectly cooked, bubbly cheese
Instructions
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- Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.10m
Preview10mPreviewActivate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active. - Prepare the dough: Add olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined, then gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface.5mPreview5mPreviewPrepare the dough: Add olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined, then gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface.
- Knead the dough: Knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should spring back when poked.10mPreview10mPreviewKnead the dough: Knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should spring back when poked.
- First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.1h 30mPreview1h 30mPreviewFirst rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.20mPreview20mPreviewPrepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven and pizza stone/steel: Place a pizza stone or steel on the lowest rack of your oven and preheat to 500-550°F (260-290°C) for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour.1hPreview1hPreviewPreheat oven and pizza stone/steel: Place a pizza stone or steel on the lowest rack of your oven and preheat to 500-550°F (260-290°C) for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Shape the dough: Gently punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a 14-16 inch round, working from the center outwards, leaving a slightly thicker edge for the crust.10mPreview10mPreviewShape the dough: Gently punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a 14-16 inch round, working from the center outwards, leaving a slightly thicker edge for the crust.
- Assemble the pizza: Carefully transfer the shaped dough to a floured pizza peel. Spread a thin, even layer of sauce over the dough, leaving a border for the crust. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Pecorino Romano.5mPreview5mPreviewAssemble the pizza: Carefully transfer the shaped dough to a floured pizza peel. Spread a thin, even layer of sauce over the dough, leaving a border for the crust. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Pecorino Romano.
- Bake the pizza: Carefully slide the pizza from the peel onto the preheated pizza stone/steel in the oven. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.12mPreview12mPreviewBake the pizza: Carefully slide the pizza from the peel onto the preheated pizza stone/steel in the oven. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, slice, and serve immediately. Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired.2m
Preview2mPreviewServe: Remove the pizza from the oven, slice, and serve immediately. Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired.
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