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New York Style Pizza (Same-Day Dough)

Recipe by J. Kenji López-Alt

A step‑by‑step guide to making authentic New York‑style pizza at home using a same‑day dough. Kenji walks you through precise weighing, a short autolyse, two rises, high‑heat baking on a steel, and classic toppings for a thin, foldable slice.

MediumAmericanServes 4

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Source Video
5h 39m
Prep
6m
Cook
41m
Cleanup
6h 26m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$5.97
Per serving:$1.49

Critical Success Points

  • Accurate weighing of all ingredients
  • 15‑minute autolyse rest
  • Kneading to a smooth, satiny ball
  • First bulk fermentation (2 h)
  • Second proof (2 h)
  • Preheating the baking steel to 550 °F for at least 45 min
  • Stretching the dough without tearing
  • Baking at high heat and rotating for even color

Safety Warnings

  • The baking steel becomes extremely hot; use oven mitts and a sturdy peel.
  • Hot oil and steam can cause burns when handling the dough after proofing.
  • Never leave the oven unattended while the pizza is baking.

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