New York-Style Cheese Pizza Slice
A classic, crispy, and chewy New York-Style Cheese Pizza Slice that’s perfect for gatherings and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Rich tomato sauce
- Golden mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir together the bread flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the yeast mixture until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough into a thin circle on a floured surface.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough to your pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread a layer of rich tomato sauce over the dough.
- Sprinkle generous amounts of mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Slice and fold the pizza slice like a true New Yorker, then enjoy!
Notes
Let the dough rest overnight in the fridge for enhanced flavor. Ensure your oven is preheated for a crispy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://www.spiritsdrink.com/new-york-style-cheese-pizza-slice/