New York-Style Pizza

Ingredients

This Hungarian-style pizza is adapted from the classic New York-style pizza by adding Hungarian paprika and sausage to the toppings. The crust is also made with a blend of all-purpose flour and bread flour to give it a crispy texture. We alse have the original recipe for New York-Style Pizza, so you can check it out.

• 1 1/2 cups (355ml) warm water 1 1/2 cups (355ml) warm water
• 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp sugar
• 3 1/2 cups (420g) all-purpose flour 3 1/2 cups (420g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (60g) bread flour 1/2 cup (60g) bread flour
• 2 tsp salt 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
• 1 can (28oz/800g) crushed tomatoes 1 can (28oz/800g) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp Hungarian paprika 1 tsp Hungarian paprika
• 1/2 lb (225g) Hungarian sausage, sliced 1/2 lb (225g) Hungarian sausage, sliced
• 2 cups (225g) shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups (225g) shredded mozzarella cheese

Nutrition

• Calories: 550 kcal / 2300 KJ
• Fat: 25g (12g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 55g (8g sugars)
• Protein: 25g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
2. 2.
   In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, bread flour, and salt.
3. 3.
   Add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture and stir until a dough forms.
4. 4.
   Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. 5.
   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours.
6. 6.
   Preheat the oven to 500F (260C).
7. 7.
   In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
8. 8.
   Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, and paprika. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
9. 9.
   Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a 14-inch (35cm) circle.
10. 10.
    Transfer the dough to a greased pizza pan.
11. 11.
    Spread the tomato sauce over the dough.
12. 12.
    Top with the sliced sausage and shredded mozzarella cheese.
13. 13.
    Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Hungarian sausage — Use a spicy sausage for a more flavorful pizza.

Tips & Tricks

• For a crispier crust, preheat the pizza pan in the oven before adding the dough.
• Use a pizza stone for an even crispier crust.
• Experiment with different toppings, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.

Serving advice

Serve hot, straight out of the oven.

Presentation advice

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