New York pizza style

New York

Large, foldable slices with a crisp outer crust and slightly chewy center.

Origin: New York, USA

History

New York-style pizza evolved from Neapolitan pizza in the early 1900s when Italian immigrants brought pizza to New York. The style was adapted to local tastes and techniques, resulting in larger, foldable slices.

Key Characteristics

  • •Large, wide slices
  • •Thin, foldable crust
  • •Crisp exterior, slightly chewy interior

Traditional Techniques

  • •Hand-tossed or stretched dough
  • •Longer cooking time than Neapolitan
  • •Deck oven cooking

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Sample Classic Recipe

A delicious sample recipe in the style of New York

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Sample Variant Recipe

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Another delicious sample recipe in the style of New York

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History & Origin

New York-style pizza evolved from Neapolitan pizza in the early 1900s when Italian immigrants brought pizza to New York. The style was adapted to local tastes and techniques, resulting in larger, foldable slices.

All Characteristics

  • •Large, wide slices
  • •Thin, foldable crust
  • •Crisp exterior, slightly chewy interior
  • •Light layer of sauce
  • •Even layer of mozzarella cheese

All Techniques

  • •Hand-tossed or stretched dough
  • •Longer cooking time than Neapolitan
  • •Deck oven cooking
  • •Slices often reheated before serving
  • •Traditional fold for eating