New York-Style Thin Crust Pizza

New York pizza is the gift of Neapolitan immigrants to America, adapted to the city's fast pace. Slices are huge, thin, yet hold their shape—but only if you do the famous 'New York fold'. The secret is high-gluten flour and slow fermentation, resulting in a chewy, elastic crust. Minimal toppings, lots of cheese, crispy but pliable.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 650 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pizza stone (highly recommended)
  • Pizza peel
  • Large cutting board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to max (500°F+). Place stone or inverted sheet on rack, heat for 30-40 mins.

Tip: Stone retains heat for that blast needed for the crust.
2

Stretch proofed dough very thin (3-4 mm) on floured surface, leaving a rim. Place on parchment or peel.

Tip: Hand-stretching (gravity method) is pro.
3

Spread sauce thinly. In NY style, sauce is a condiment, not the main event.

Tip: Mix garlic powder and oregano into sauce.
4

Sprinkle generously with shredded dry mozzarella.

Tip: Cheese should go almost to the edge.
5

Drizzle with a little olive oil.

Tip: Helps cheese brown.
6

Slide onto hot stone. Bake 8-10 minutes.

Tip: Done when cheese is flowy with brown spots, bottom is stiff.
7

Remove, rest on rack 2-3 mins, slice into big wedges.

Tip: Rack prevents sogginess.

Recipe FAQ

Why isn't it crispy?
Home ovens often aren't hot enough. Use a pizza stone and preheat for at least 45 minutes!
Why does dough tear?
Likely didn't rest enough or flour protein is too low. Use Bread Flour!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Bread Flour (approx. 3 3/4 cups)
  • 3/4 cup Seasoned Pizza Sauce
  • 8 oz Whole Milk Mozzarella (shredded, low moisture)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Coarse Sea Salt