New York-style pizza
New York-style pizza is a style of pizza developed in New York City, United States. It is characterized by its large, hand-tossed thin crust, often sold in wide slices to go. The crust is thick and crisp only along its edge, yet soft, thin, and pliable enough beneath its toppings to be folded in half to eat.
History[edit | edit source]
The New York-style pizza evolved from the style brought by Italian immigrants in the early 1900s. The first pizzeria in America, Lombardi's, was opened in 1905 by Gennaro Lombardi in the Little Italy neighborhood of Manhattan.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
New York-style pizza is typically made with a high-gluten bread flour, water, yeast, salt, and olive oil. The dough is hand-tossed and stretched, then topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and various toppings. It is traditionally baked in a deck oven, which imparts a characteristic crispness to the crust.
Variations[edit | edit source]
There are several variations of New York-style pizza, including the Sicilian pizza, which is a square-cut pizza with a thicker, bread-like crust, and the Grandma pizza, a thin, square-cut pizza with a crispy crust and a chunky tomato sauce.
Influence[edit | edit source]
New York-style pizza has had a significant influence on pizza culture in the United States. It has inspired variations such as Chicago-style pizza and California-style pizza, and has been imitated by pizza chains across the country.
See also[edit | edit source]
| Part of a series on |
| Pizza |
|---|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
