Best 5 New York Pizza Dough Recipes

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New York pizza dough is renowned for its thin, crispy crust and unique flavor. Whether you're a seasoned pizzaiolo or a home cook looking to recreate the authentic taste of New York pizza, finding the best recipe is crucial. This article will guide you through the essential elements of a great New York pizza dough, including the ideal flour, water, yeast, and salt ratios, as well as expert tips and tricks for achieving the perfect dough. We'll explore different techniques for kneading, shaping, and baking the dough to ensure a crispy crust and a flavorful interior. Whether you're using a traditional oven or a specialized pizza oven, we'll provide detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips to help you create a delicious New York pizza dough that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

NEW YORK-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH



New York-Style Pizza Dough image

A simple and basic recipe that gives anyone longing for New York's famous pizza something to truly enjoy! Add some flavor to your dough by incorporating seasonings such as oregano or garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon of each is more than enough). The dough can also be frozen for longer storage.

Provided by Amanda-Rae

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Time 10h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 67.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 583.3 mg, Sugar 1 g

NEW YORK ITALIAN PIZZA DOUGH



New York Italian Pizza Dough image

A really wet, sticky pizza dough that bakes up to perfection! Simple ingredients and technique in this dough make your pizza crust authentic, crispy and chewy just like your favorite NY brick oven joint. This recipe makes enough for three 10- to 12-inch pizzas, two 12- to 14-inch pizzas, one 16- to 18-inch pizza, or 6 to 8 small single serving stromboli.

Provided by ItsJeanettic

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Time 10h36m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 teaspoons salt
4 ½ cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
¼ cup bread flour, or more if needed
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Pour the warm water into the pan of a bread machine, sprinkle in the salt, and add the flour to the pan so the flour sits on top of the water. Make a hole in the top of the flour, and spoon the yeast into the hole. Let the mixture sit for 20 minutes to moisten the flour. Set the bread machine to the knead setting, and knead the dough for about 10 minutes. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and knead in 1/4 cup more flour or as needed, adding the flour about 2 tablespoons at a time, to make a wet, sticky, but elastic dough. The dough should be "as soft as a baby's bottom." Form the dough into a round shape.
  • Wipe the inside of a large bowl with olive oil, and place the round ball of dough into the bowl. Turn the dough over a couple of times so the dough picks up a thin coating of oil. Cover with a cloth, and refrigerate the dough for 10 hours or overnight.
  • The next day, allow the dough to come to room temperature before rolling out on a floured surface and adding toppings as desired. Roll the dough out thin with a thicker edge before adding toppings.
  • Place a pizza stone into oven, dust it with a little flour, and preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Bake the pizza on the stone in the preheated oven until the bottom of the crust is browned, 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 584.2 mg

NEW YORK-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH



New York-Style Pizza Dough image

You'll find this dough to be a little wetter and tackier to work with than some of the others. Learning to work with a slightly sticky dough rewards you with a crust that is crisp and airy, yet chewy. In New York, most pizza dough is pressed, stretched, and tossed, but never rolled with a rolling pin. Keep your hands well dusted with flour and even though the dough feels tacky, your hands won't stick and tear the dough. As you press and stretch the dough, if it bounces back, let it rest for a few minutes before continuing to stretch and toss the dough. This is a great dough for practicing your tossing skills! Time does not include rise-time. Adapted rom Diane Morgan and Tony Gemignani, Pizza (Chronicle Books, 2005). For their topping recipe, see Recipe #364408

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 30m

Yield 3 pie crusts

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (2 1/2 teaspoon) package active dry yeast
1 cup lukewarm water (90 F to 100 F)
1 1/4 cups ice-cold water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon italian seasoning (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 1/4-5 1/2 cups unbleached bread flour, plus more for dusting

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, using a fork, stir the yeast into the lukewarm water. Set aside until the yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  • In another small bowl, combine the cold water, sugar, salt and olive oil (and optional italian seasoning). Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt.
  • TO MAKE THE DOUGH BY HAND: Place 5 1/4 cups of the flour in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour and stir in the yeast mixture along with the cold-water mixture. Using a wooden spoon, mix the dough, incorporating as much of the flour as possible.
  • Turn the dough out on a lightly floured work surface and knead until soft and elastic, 10 to 12 minutes. It will still be a little sticky but shouldn't stick to your hands. Add only a minimum amount of flour to the work surface to keep the dough from sticking.
  • TO MAKE THE DOUGH USING A STAND MIXER: Fit a heavy-duty stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. Place 5 1/4 cups of the flour in the mixer bowl. Add the yeast mixture along with the cold-water mixture and mix on low speed until the flour is incorporated and the dough gathers together to form a coarse ball, about 4 minutes. Let rest for 2 minutes.
  • Mix on low speed until the dough is smooth and not sticky, about 6 minutes longer. (If the dough begins to climb up the dough hook toward the motor drive, stop the mixer and push it down. If the machine labors and the motor feels hot, stop and wait a few minutes for the motor to cool down.) Turn the dough out on a well-floured work surface and knead for a minute or two until it forms a smooth ball, adding up to 1/4 cup of additional flour, if necessary.
  • PREP DOUGH FOR RISING: Cut the dough into thirds to form three even portions, each weighing 15 ounces. With floured hands, pick up one portion of dough and pull the opposite edges together, wrapping them underneath toward the center to form a tight, smooth ball. Pinch to seal. Repeat with the other two portions. Place each portion in plastic grocery bag, twist the top together and fold excess underneath. be sure to allow enough room for the dough to double in size in each bag.
  • Refrigerate for at least 10 hours or up to 2 days. Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before using to allow the dough to come to room temperature. Proceed with your favorite pizza recipe. Makes 45 ounces dough or three 15-ounce portions, enough for three 12-inch pizzas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 961.3, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 3500.2, Carbohydrate 176.7, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 30.1

NEW YORK ITALIAN PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE - (4.7/5)



New York Italian Pizza Dough Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by á-3444

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 teaspoons salt
4 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup bread flour, or more if needed
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Directions 1. Pour the warm water into the pan of a bread machine, sprinkle in the salt, and add the flour to the pan so the flour sits on top of the water. Make a hole in the top of the flour, and spoon the yeast into the hole. Let the mixture sit for 20 minutes to moisten the flour. Set the bread machine to the knead setting, and knead the dough for about 10 minutes. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and knead in 1/4 cup more flour or as needed, adding the flour about 2 tablespoons at a time, to make a wet, sticky, but elastic dough. The dough should be "as soft as a baby's bottom." Form the dough into a round shape. 2. Wipe the inside of a large bowl with olive oil, and place the round ball of dough into the bowl. Turn the dough over a couple of times so the dough picks up a thin coating of oil. Cover with a cloth, and refrigerate the dough for 10 hours or overnight. 3. The next day, allow the dough to come to room temperature before rolling out on a floured surface and adding toppings as desired. Roll the dough out thin with a thicker edge before adding toppings. 4. Place a pizza stone into oven, dust it with a little flour, and preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Bake the pizza on the stone in the preheated oven until the bottom of the crust is browned, 6 to 8 minutes.

TRUE NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA DOUGH



True New York Style Pizza Dough image

My grandmother had friends (extended family) in NJ that had a fantastic pizza parlor called Tibby's, which now is long gone. I did get a few recipes during that time. One was their homemade Italian Ice which is posted. The other is a pizza dough and pizza recipe that is out of this world! I am posting both!

Provided by Linda Kauppinen

Categories     Pizza

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 c warm water (105 degrees)
4 1/2 c all purpose flour or bread flour
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 tsp sugar
2 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp yeast
WHEN MAKING PIZZA OR CALZONE.. FOR PIZZA STONE
1/2 c cornmeal

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl - Dissolve sugar and salt in water. Add oil and flour and stir with a heavy spoon for 1 minute.
  • 2. Turn out to a lightly floured surface and press into a circle. Sprinkle yeast evenly over dough and knead for 12 minutes.
  • 3. Divide into portions for calzones or pizza. You will need to weigh these for correct portion size. See notes.
  • 4. NOTE: Portions are as follows: Calzones: 6 oz portions 12 inch pizza: 18 oz portions 15 inch pizza: 25 oz portions
  • 5. Roll each portion into a ball. You want a ball without visible seams. Place balls in a bowl covering with saran wrap and allow to proof for 1-2 hours at room temperature if using dough the same day. Or.. refrigerate for next day use and allow to get to room temperature counts as proofing.
  • 6. Place dough on lightly floured surface and lightly flour top. Use fingertips to evenly flatten dough, working from edge to center to press dough into 12 or 15 inch circle. For calzone you can shape into circle or square.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh yeast, bread flour, and filtered water will yield the best results.
  • Activate the yeast properly: Proof the yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar before adding it to the dough.
  • Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic: This will develop the gluten in the flour and give the dough its characteristic chewy texture.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size: This will allow the yeast to ferment and produce carbon dioxide, which will give the dough its light and airy texture.
  • Shape the dough into individual balls and let them rest for 15 minutes before baking: This will allow the dough to relax and make it easier to work with.
  • Bake the pizza at a high temperature: This will create a crispy crust and prevent the dough from becoming soggy.
  • Use fresh, high-quality toppings: The quality of your toppings will make a big difference in the overall flavor of your pizza.

Conclusion:

Making New York-style pizza dough at home is a rewarding experience that can be enjoyed by people of all skill levels. By following these tips and using the right ingredients, you can create a delicious and authentic pizza that will rival anything you can find at a pizzeria.

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