Classic New York Style Pepperoni Pizza
Traditional dish · Italian-American
A quintessential New York-style pepperoni pizza, featuring a thin, hand-tossed crust, a vibrant tomato sauce, generous amounts of mozzarella cheese, and perfectly cupped, slightly crispy pepperoni slices.
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Ingredients
- Pizza dough1 lb
- San Marzano tomatoes, crushed1 cup
- Low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded8 oz
- Pepperoni, thinly sliced4 oz
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Garlic, minced1 clove
- Dried oregano1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper for the sauce. Stir in olive oil.
- 3
Stretch the pizza dough into a 12-14 inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
- 4
Transfer the dough to a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal or flour.
- 5
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 6
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- 7
Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
- 8
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking steel.
- 9
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- 10
Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve.
