Learn How to Make Authentic New York Style Pizza Dough at Home

This recipe will guide you through creating a delicious New York Style pizza dough that will rival any pizzeria in the Big Apple. With a mix of bread flour, sugar, salt, olive oil, yeast, and warm water, you'll achieve a crust that is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy a taste of the city that never sleeps!

Ingredients

• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. Punch down the dough and divide it into two balls.
6. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone inside.
7. Roll out each dough ball on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
8. Transfer the dough to a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.
9. Top with your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings.
10. Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and crispy.
11. Slice and serve hot.

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