The Perfect(ish) NYC Pizza 🍕
My experimental journey to make the ultimate NYC slice.
// this recipe was made for those who already know how to make a pizza from scratch, (It contains the best portions and tips I've found when making 100+ pies)
// if you haven't happened to make a pizza from scratch before, I highly recommend watching this video first

Dough

// four 14" pies, rise in fridge for 24 hours

520g lukewarm water (~2.25 cups)

3.5g dry yeast (~1 tsp)

12g sugar (~1 tbsp)

17g salt (~1 tbsp)

820g bread flour (~6.25 cups)

10g olive oil (~1.5 tbsp)

Sauce

// four pies worth

12oz roma tomato sauce

6g salt (~1 tsp)

8g sugar (~2 tsp)

13g olive oil (~1 tbsp)

1 garlic clove, minced

1g dried oregano (~1 tsp)

2g red chili flakes (~1 tsp)

Cheese

// per pie

1oz shredded parmesan

5oz-7oz low-moisture, whole milk mozzarella

Cooking Tips

When making the dough, measure the ingredients by weight for best results

Put your pizza steel(recommended)/stone on the second highest oven rack before preheating

Preheat oven to its highest temperature for at least 25 minutes

Optionally add 3-5 fresh basil leaves on top of the pizza before putting it in the oven

Cook until crust is browned to your liking, this should take around 6-8 minutes

Drizzle a light layer of olive oil over the pizza before baking for extra flavor/aroma

Set the pizza on to a cooling rack when it's done baking for a crispier crust

For a little bit extra sweetness and a slight kick, drizzle with Mike's Hot Honey