New York-Style Pizza Recipe

Prepare the Dough: In warm water, dissolve the yeast and sugar, and let it sit for about 7-10 minutes until it becomes frothy. In a bowl, mix the flour, olive oil, salt, and the prepared yeast mixture to form a dough. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes, then knead it thoroughly until smooth.

Divide the dough into three equal parts (approximately 7.8 oz or 220 g each) and shape them into balls. Place the dough balls on a floured baking sheet, brush the surface with olive oil, and cover with plastic wrap. Let them rise at room temperature for 4-5 hours or in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Make the Pizza: In a bowl, mix the tomato paste, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Flip the baking sheet, sprinkle it with flour, and stretch the risen dough ball into a thin large circle.

Spread the tomato base over the dough, leaving the edges free.

Sprinkle the grated mozzarella and oregano on top. Bake in a preheated oven at the highest temperature (at least 482°F or 250°C) for about 10 minutes.