New York-Style Foldable Pepperoni Pizza with Garlic Butter Crust

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A large, thin, foldable New York-style pizza featuring a golden garlic butter crust and generous spicy pepperoni slices, inspired by Seattle’s diverse pizza scene. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 125 minutes pairs bread flour, (105°F) warm water, active dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 cups (105°F) warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
• 30 slices pepperoni slices
• 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 1/2 cups warm water (105°F). Let rest 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: Add 4 cups bread flour, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir then knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on middle rack.
4. Step 4: Combine 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and salt to taste in a bowl.
5. Step 5: Mix 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter with 3 minced garlic cloves.
6. Step 6: Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 16-inch thin circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined pizza peel or sheet.
7. Step 7: Brush the dough’s edges generously with the garlic butter mixture to create a flavorful crust.
8. Step 8: Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving the buttered edges exposed.
9. Step 9: Sprinkle 16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then layer 30 pepperoni slices on top.
10. Step 10: Slide the pizza onto the heated stone and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese bubbly.
11. Step 11: Let cool 3 minutes, then slice into large triangles. Fold slices in half and serve warm for a true New York-style experience.