Description

Craft the perfect foundation for your pizza masterpiece with this authentic New York-style dough recipe! This simple yet effective method utilizes the unique mineral composition of New York water to achieve a crispy, chewy crust that captures the spirit of the city.

Here’s what you’ll experience:

Straightforward steps: Combine dry ingredients, activate yeast with baking soda-infused New York water, knead to smooth perfection, then let the magic of fermentation work its wonders.
New York water secret: Embrace the authenticity of New York pizza by harnessing the subtle mineral differences of the city’s water, contributing to a distinctive crust texture.
Customizable canvas: Once mastered, this dough becomes your blank canvas for endless pizza creations. From classic cheese to gourmet delights, the possibilities are endless.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups bread flour

1 tsp sugar

1 envelope instant dry yeast

2 tsp salt

1 1/2 cups warm New York water (or filtered water + 1/4 tsp baking soda)

2 tbsp olive oil, plus 2 tsp

A sprinkle of magic (okay, maybe just some flour for kneading)

Instructions

Step 1: Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer.
Step 2: Dissolve the baking soda in the 1 1/2 cups of warm New York water. You can skip the “proofing” step mentioned earlier since the baking soda helps activate the yeast.
Step 3: Add the New York water with the dissolved baking soda and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the dry ingredients, beating until the dough forms a ball.
Step 4: Proceed with the remaining steps from your original recipe:
- Add additional flour if the dough is sticky (1 tablespoon at a time).
- Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and firm.
- Grease a bowl with the remaining olive oil, add the dough, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Divide, rest, shape, and bake your pizza dough as desired.

Notes

While the baking soda helps activate the yeast, New York water might still vary slightly in mineral content. Keep an eye on the dough consistency and adjust water or flour as needed if it feels too dry or sticky.
Monitor your baking time based on your desired crust thickness and oven temperature.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour (rising)

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 pizza bases
Calories: 210 kcal per slice

Keywords: New York-style, homemade, pizza dough recipe, crispy, chewy, baking soda, easy, Neapolitan, thin crust, family pizza dough.