NEW YORK-STYLE PIZZA

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This New York-style pizza recipe makes a no-nonsense pie. Since the crust is pliable enough to fold, cut the pizza into larger pieces if you want to eat your slices in the traditional New York way. Who says pizza isn't portable? -Mariam Ishaq, Buffalo, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
2/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine oil, salt, yeast mixture and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 475°. Grease a 14-in. pizza pan. Roll dough to fit pan. Pinch edge to form a rim. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Spread with tomato sauce; top with cheeses, basil, oregano and pepper flakes. Bake on a lower oven rack until crust is lightly browned and cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.