Thin-Crust New York-Style Pizza with Pepperoni and Mozzarella

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-09 · Updated 2026-07-09

A classic New York thin crust pizza with a crisp edge, topped generously with spicy pepperoni and melted mozzarella cheese. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 102 minutes pairs bread flour, warm water, active dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 280 g bread flour
• 170 ml warm water
• 1 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 130 g tomato sauce
• 180 g shredded mozzarella cheese
• 60 g sliced pepperoni
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tsp active dry yeast and 1/2 tsp sugar in 170 ml warm water (about 105°F), let it rest 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 280 g bread flour and 1 tsp salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir until dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Step 3: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside for 30 minutes.
5. Step 5: Roll out dough on a floured surface with a rolling pin to a 14-inch diameter circle, about 2-3 mm thick.
6. Step 6: Transfer dough to a pizza peel dusted with flour or cornmeal. Spread 130 g tomato sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a 1-inch border.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle 180 g shredded mozzarella cheese evenly, then arrange 60 g sliced pepperoni on top.
8. Step 8: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp dried oregano and 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for flavor.
9. Step 9: Slide pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are crisp and cheese is melted and lightly browned.
10. Step 10: Remove from oven, let cool for 3 minutes, slice, and serve.