How to Make New York-Style Pizza Dough - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's just something special about New York-style pizza. Its thin, yet chewy crust, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sauce and cheese, has made it a favorite all around the world. And the key to achieving that classic flavor and texture starts with the dough.

Making New York-style pizza dough at home may seem intimidating, but with the right recipe and technique, you can create your own delicious, authentic pizza right in your own kitchen. This recipe will guide you ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • ½ cup bread flour
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 cups bread flour, or more as needed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine water, 1/2 cup flour, yeast, and sugar in a bowl; stir well and let sit until mixture is foamy and bubbling, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt into yeast mixture using a wooden spoon until dough holds together; turn onto a lightly floured work surface.
  • Coat the inside of a large bowl with 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil.
  • Knead dough, adding small amounts of flour as needed, until soft and slightly sticky, about 10 minutes.
  • Form dough into a ball and place in the prepared bowl; drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over dough and spread to coat entire ball. Cover bowl with a clean kitchen towel and place in a warm area of the kitchen until dough is doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • Punch dough down and place in a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. When ready to use, remove dough from refrigerator and bring to room temperature before using.
  • Nutrition

    67 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 583mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 24mg