Wood-Fired NY Style Pizza with Garlic Knots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A classic New York style pizza with a thin, chewy crust topped with rich tomato sauce and mozzarella, paired with buttery garlic knots bursting with fresh herbs. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs all-purpose 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 650 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 12 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F), 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Step 2: Add 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a rough dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Step 3: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise at room temperature for 1 hour until doubled in size.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp dried oregano, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Preheat your oven to 500°F and if you have a pizza stone, place it inside to heat.
6. Step 6: Punch down the dough and stretch it into a 12-inch circle on parchment paper. Spread 3/4 cup of the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, sprinkle 12 oz shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
7. Step 7: Transfer the pizza on the parchment to the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese bubbly.
8. Step 8: For garlic knots, preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out remaining dough into a rectangle, cut into 12 strips, tie each into a knot.
9. Step 9: Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter with 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Brush the knots generously and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, brushing again halfway through baking.