Description
A delicious New York Bakery-Style Sicilian Pizza that features a thick crust, topped with a savory tomato sauce and plenty of cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 3/4 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for pan)
- 3 cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1.5–2 hours until doubled.
- While the dough rises, heat olive oil in a saucepan and sauté garlic. Add tomatoes, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes. Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
- Oil a rectangular baking pan generously. Press the risen dough into the pan and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 500°F (or as high as it goes).
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the dough.
- Spoon sauce in stripes or dollops over the cheese.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden, bubbly, and crisp.
- Let cool 5–10 minutes. Top with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley or basil.
- Slice into squares and serve warm.
Notes
- Be sure to use low-moisture mozzarella to achieve the best texture.
- San Marzano tomatoes are preferred for their flavor, but any crushed tomatoes can work.
- This recipe makes a thicker crust compared to traditional pizzas, adjust baking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg