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
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)

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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
Course: Main
Complexity: Easy

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Nutrition

Servings: 4
Serving size (imperial): 10.6 oz

Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g	Total (4 servings)
Calories	750 kcal	250 kcal	3,000 kcal
Protein	30 g	10 g	120 g
Fat	35 g	11.7 g	140 g
Carbs	70 g	23.3 g	280 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.