New York Style Pizza
Description
Try this no-frills homemade pizza recipe with tomato, fresh basil and plenty of gooey mozzarella the next time you're craving a New York-style pizza.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon active dry yeast
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2/3 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
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Sprinkle yeast over surface of warm water in a large bowl. Let stand for 1 minute, then stir to dissolve. Mix in flour, salt, and olive oil. When dough is too thick to stir, turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. Knead in a little more flour if dough is too sticky. Place into an oiled bowl, cover, and set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled in bulk.
2
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). If using a pizza stone, preheat it in the oven as well, setting it on the lowest shelf.
3
When dough has risen, flatten it out on a lightly floured surface. Roll or stretch out into a 12-inch circle, and place on a baking pan. If you are using a pizza stone, you may place it on a piece of parchment while preheating the stone in the oven.
4
Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough. Sprinkle with oregano, mozzarella cheese, basil, Romano cheese, and red pepper flakes.
5
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottom of crust is browned when you lift up the edge a little, and cheese is melted and bubbly. Cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.