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New York Bakery-Style Sicilian Pizza

New York Bakery-Style Sicilian Pizza


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  • Author: Jam Scott
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

New York Bakery-Style Sicilian Pizza is a thick, fluffy, golden-crusted pizza loaded with rich tomato sauce and melty mozzarella for the ultimate easy dinner. This bakery-style square pizza is perfect for pizza night, family meals, game day food ideas, and cozy dinner ideas when you want an easy recipe that tastes like classic New York comfort food.


Ingredients

4 cups bread flour

1 1/2 cups warm water

2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast

2 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons kosher salt

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounces

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

12 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, shredded

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley


Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, instant yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

2. Add the bread flour, kosher salt, and olive oil. Mix and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

3. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled.

4. In another bowl, stir together the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes.

5. Generously oil a 9×13-inch baking pan and press the dough into the pan. Let it rest 10 minutes if it resists stretching.

6. Cover and let the dough rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy.

7. Preheat the oven to 475°F. Spread the sauce over the dough, then top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.

8. Bake for 18 to 24 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.

9. Rest for 5 to 10 minutes, garnish with chopped parsley, then slice into squares and serve.

Notes

Use bread flour for the chewiest, airiest crust.

Oil the pan generously so the bottom crust bakes up crisp and golden.

Let the pizza rest before slicing so the cheese and sauce settle neatly.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 51g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg