New York-Style Pizza

Ingredients

This recipe has been adapted to soul food cuisine by incorporating traditional soul food ingredients such as collard greens and smoked turkey. The crust is also made with cornmeal, giving it a unique texture and flavor. 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 (440g) all-purpose flour 3 1/2 cups (440g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (60g) cornmeal 1/2 cup (60g) cornmeal
• 1 tsp salt 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
• 1/2 cup (120ml) tomato sauce 1/2 cup (120ml) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup (60g) shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup (60g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup (60g) shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup (60g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup (60g) chopped collard greens 1/2 cup (60g) chopped collard greens
• 1/2 cup (60g) chopped smoked turkey 1/2 cup (60g) chopped smoked turkey

Nutrition

• Calories: 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
• Fat: 18g (7g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 53g (4g sugars)
• Protein: 19g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
2. 2.
   In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, and salt.
3. 3.
   Add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture, along with the olive oil. Mix 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 rise for 1 hour.
6. 6.
   Preheat the oven to 450F (230C).
7. 7.
   Roll out the dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.
8. 8.
   Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
9. 9.
   Sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the sauce.
10. 10.
    Add the chopped collard greens and smoked turkey on top of the cheese.
11. 11.
    Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Cornmeal — Make sure to use fine cornmeal for a smoother texture in the crust.

Tips & Tricks

• For a crispier crust, preheat your baking sheet or pizza stone in the oven before placing the pizza on it.
• If you don't have collard greens, you can substitute with kale or spinach.
• For a smokier flavor, use smoked mozzarella cheese instead of regular mozzarella.

Serving advice

Serve hot, straight out of the oven.

Presentation advice

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