New York-Style Thin Crust Pizza with Frozen Mozzarella

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

A classic New York-style pizza with a thin, chewy crust topped with frozen mozzarella for a tender, melty finish and tangy tomato sauce. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 190 minutes pairs bread flour, instant yeast, at 105°F warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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

• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 1/2 cups at 105°F warm water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 6 chopped fresh basil leaves
• 10 oz frozen, sliced mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp for dusting cornmeal

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups bread flour, 1 tsp instant yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Add 1 1/2 cups warm water at 105°F and 2 tbsp olive oil; mix until dough forms.
2. Step 2: Knead dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 2 hours until doubled.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, combine 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 6 chopped fresh basil leaves in a bowl to make the sauce. Season with salt to taste.
4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 550°F with a pizza stone on the middle rack for at least 45 minutes.
5. Step 5: Punch down the risen dough and divide into two balls. Roll out one ball on a surface dusted with 2 tbsp cornmeal into a 14-inch thin circle.
6. Step 6: Transfer dough to a pizza peel or inverted baking sheet dusted with cornmeal. Spread half the tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
7. Step 7: Arrange 5 oz frozen sliced mozzarella evenly on the sauce, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp grated parmesan.
8. Step 8: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Step 9: Remove pizza, let cool 2 minutes, then slice and serve. Repeat with second dough ball and remaining ingredients.