New York Pizza Recipe

Step 1

In a bowl of an electric mixer add the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

Step 2

In a separate jug add the warm water and oil.

Step 3

Turn the machine on to medium speed and add the wet ingredients into the dry. Just add enough liquid for the dough to form a ball. (The dough can be made by hand if you knead it for roughly 8-10 minutes on your work surface).

Step 4

When the dough is ready (see above video), divide the dough into three (xx) balls and place each in a container with a sealable lid. Place in refrigerator and allow to rise at least one day, and up to 4 days. The dough can also be frozen at this stage.

Step 5

At least two hours before baking, remove dough from the refrigerator and allow it to sit at room temperature to take the chill off it.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 500°F (250°C) and place in a pizza stone or tray if using. Turn a dough ball out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently stretch the dough by draping over your knuckles into a 12-14 inch circle about 1/4-inch thick. Slide the pizza base onto a flat baking tray lined with parchment (see video above).

Step 7

Spread pizza sauce evenly over the surface of the crust, almost to the edge. Sprinkle cheese over sauce followed by any of your favorite pizza toppings.

Step 8

Slide pizza onto baking stone and bake for roughly 12 - 15 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Transfer to cutting board, slice, and serve immediately.