New York-Style Pizza Croatian-Style

Ingredients

This recipe has been adapted to Croatian cuisine by using local ingredients and spices. The tomato sauce is made with Croatian tomatoes and seasoned with oregano and basil. The cheese is a blend of Croatian mozzarella and Parmesan. The crust is also slightly thicker than the original New York-style pizza. We alse have the original recipe for New York-Style Pizza, so you can check it out.

• 500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour 500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp active dry yeast 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp olive oil
• 300ml (1 1/4 cups) warm water 300ml (1 1/4 cups) warm water
• 400g (14 oz) canned tomatoes 400g (14 oz) canned tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 300g (10 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese 300g (10 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 100g (3.5 oz) grated Parmesan cheese 100g (3.5 oz) grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrition

• Calories: 550 kcal / 2300 KJ
• Fat: 22g (13g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 60g (5g sugars)
• Protein: 28g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
2. 2.
   Add the olive oil and warm water, and stir until a dough forms.
3. 3.
   Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
4. 4.
   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. 5.
   Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
6. 6.
   In a blender, puree the canned tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
7. 7.
   Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1cm (1/2 inch).
8. 8.
   Transfer the dough to a greased pizza pan.
9. 9.
   Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a 1cm (1/2 inch) border around the edges.
10. 10.
    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan over the sauce.
11. 11.
    Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Flour — Use all-purpose flour for a chewy crust.
• Mozzarella cheese — Shred the cheese yourself for better melting.
• Parmesan cheese — Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
• Yeast — Make sure the water is warm, but not too hot, or the yeast won't activate.
• Tomatoes — Use canned tomatoes for a consistent sauce.

Tips & Tricks

• For a crispier crust, preheat the pizza pan in the oven before adding the dough.
• Don't overload the pizza with toppings, or it will be soggy.
• Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing.
• Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice the pizza.
• Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

Serving advice

Serve the pizza hot, straight from the oven.

Presentation advice

Cut the pizza into slices and arrange on a large platter.