New York City?Style Pizza
By RecipeLot
{{recipesummary New York City?style pizza originated in New York City in the early 1900s, and it may be the American-style pizza that most closely resembles that of Naples, Italy. It's characterized by wide, thin, foldable slices. The traditional toppings were limited to tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. The slices are often eaten as a street snack while folded in half, as its size and flexibility sometimes makes it unwieldy to eat flat. The most notable difference between New York style and other American pizzas is its thin hand-tossed crust, made from a high-gluten bread flour, and its light coating of pre-cooked tomato sauce. The flavor of the crust has sometimes been attributed to the minerals present in the New York City tap water used to make the dough.Gilbert, Sara. [http://www.slashfood.com/2005/09/26/new-york-pizza-is-the-water-the-secret/ "New York Pizza: is the water the secret?"]. Slashfood. Weblogs, Inc. September 26, 2005. Some out-of-state pizza makers even transport the water cross-country for the sake of authenticity.Cornwell, Rupert. [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/new-yorks-champagne-tap-water-under-threat-408724.html "New York's 'Champagne Tap Water' Under Threat"]. The Independent UK July 21, 2006.Wayne, Gary. [http://www.seeing-stars.com/Dine/MulberryPizza.shtml "Mulberry Street Pizzeria"]. Seeing Stars in Hollywood. 2008. New York?style pizza is usually sold both by the slice and as whole pies. Slices are taken from a large pie?typically around 18 inches in diameter?most commonly cut into 8 slices. Pizzas to be sold by the slice can be either "plain" (cheese and sauce) or with toppings. While many New York pizzerias also have slices with various toppings ready to serve, they invariably have plain slices ready to go, and can provide slices with toppings by adding them on prior to re-heating. Pizzas are typically served with condiments such as dried red chili pepper, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese, available for the customer to place on the pizza once served. Oregano is also sometimes available. Square-shaped slices with much thicker dough called Sicilian slices are also sold in New York City, though they often differ considerably from the true pizza of Sicily.
- Cooking time: 180 minutes
- Servings: 6