New York-Style Foldable Pepperoni Pizza Slice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A classic New York-style pepperoni pizza with a thin, chewy crust, zesty tomato sauce, and generous pepperoni slices baked to perfection. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 87 minutes, pairs bread flour, active dry yeast, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 cups bread flour
• 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups (105°F) warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 10 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
• 30 pepperoni slices
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• optional, to taste red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups warm water (105°F), 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: Mix 3 1/4 cups bread flour and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture and 2 tbsp olive oil, stirring until a dough forms.
3. Step 3: Knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 500°F, placing a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside for 30 minutes.
5. Step 5: Roll out dough to a 14-inch circle on parchment paper. Mix 1 1/4 cups crushed tomatoes with 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp dried oregano, then spread evenly over dough.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 10 oz shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over sauce, then top with 30 pepperoni slices in a single layer.
7. Step 7: Slide pizza (with parchment) onto the hot stone and bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is crisp and cheese is bubbling.
8. Step 8: Remove pizza, sprinkle with 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese and optional red pepper flakes. Let cool 3 minutes before slicing into foldable wedges and serving.