Description
Craving a true New York slice with a thick, golden crust? This New York Bakery-Style Sicilian Pizza is the ultimate homemade answer. With its pillowy interior, crispy edges, gooey mozzarella, and bold tomato sauce layered on top, it delivers that old-school pizzeria experience from your own oven. Perfect as a crowd-pleaser or a comfort meal, this easy recipe belongs in your go-to collection of dinner ideas, easy recipes, and weekend food ideas. Whether you’re planning a quick dinner or just want a homemade pizza night, this one checks every box.
Ingredients
3 3/4 cups bread flour
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for pan)
3 cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 can (28 ounces) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1.5–2 hours until doubled.
3. While the dough rises, heat olive oil in a saucepan and sauté garlic. Add tomatoes, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes. Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
4. Oil a rectangular baking pan generously. Press the risen dough into the pan and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 500°F (or as high as it goes).
6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the dough.
7. Spoon sauce in stripes or dollops over the cheese.
8. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden, bubbly, and crisp.
9. Let cool 5–10 minutes. Top with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley or basil.
10. Slice into squares and serve warm.
Notes
Letting the dough rise fully both times ensures a fluffy interior.
Always oil the baking pan generously to get that golden, crisp crust.
Use low-moisture mozzarella to avoid excess liquid on the pizza.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg