Name: Classic New York Style Pepperoni Pizza
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 pizza, 4 servings
Cuisine: New York cuisine
Ingredients: 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, for a 12-14 inch pizza); 250 g low-moisture mozzarella (shredded); 0.5 cup pizza sauce (good quality, zesty tomato sauce); 100 g pepperoni (thinly sliced); 0.5 tsp oregano (dried); 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)

A glistening, golden-brown New York-style pepperoni pizza is perfectly sliced, featuring a thin, chewy crust topped with rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and crispy, curled pepperoni pieces.

This recipe delivers the iconic Classic New York Style Pepperoni Pizza, known for its large, thin, and foldable crust that's simultaneously chewy and crisp. A tangy tomato sauce forms the base, topped generously with stringy low-moisture mozzarella. Thinly sliced pepperoni curls up and crisps around the edges during baking, releasing savory oils that infuse the cheese and sauce for that unmistakable flavor. Perfect for serving a crowd or enjoying an authentic slice at home, this pizza embodies the quintessential New York street-food experience.

Preparation time: 25 min
Cooking time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Servings: 4

Instructions

Preparation

1Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside, if using, for at least 30-60 minutes to ensure it's very hot.
2If using store-bought dough, bring it to room temperature for about 30 minutes before stretching. Lightly flour a clean surface or a large pizza peel.
3Gently stretch the pizza dough into a thin 12-14 inch circle, ensuring the edges are slightly thicker to form a crust. If the dough resists, let it rest for a few minutes and try again.
4Brush the edges of the stretched dough lightly with olive oil.

Assembly & Baking

1Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border for the crust.
2Distribute the shredded low-moisture mozzarella over the sauce.
3Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese. Sprinkle with dried oregano.
4Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking steel in the oven.
5Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned, and the pepperoni is crisp at the edges.
6Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before slicing. This helps the cheese set and prevents the crust from becoming soggy.

Instructions

Preparation

1Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside, if using, for at least 30-60 minutes to ensure it's very hot.
2If using store-bought dough, bring it to room temperature for about 30 minutes before stretching. Lightly flour a clean surface or a large pizza peel.
3Gently stretch the pizza dough into a thin 12-14 inch circle, ensuring the edges are slightly thicker to form a crust. If the dough resists, let it rest for a few minutes and try again.
4Brush the edges of the stretched dough lightly with olive oil.

Assembly & Baking

1Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border for the crust.
2Distribute the shredded low-moisture mozzarella over the sauce.
3Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese. Sprinkle with dried oregano.
4Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking steel in the oven.
5Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned, and the pepperoni is crisp at the edges.
6Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before slicing. This helps the cheese set and prevents the crust from becoming soggy.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 750 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Fat: 35 g
Carbs: 70 g

Nutrient	Per serving
Calories	750 kcal
Protein	30 g
Fat	35 g
Carbs	70 g

Tips

A very hot oven or pizza stone is crucial for a crisp New York-style crust. Give it ample time to preheat thoroughly.
For the authentic experience, slice into large wedges and fold a slice in half lengthwise before eating, as is customary in New York City.