Dairy Free New York Style Pizza
Few things hit harder than a proper New York-style slice — that wide, foldable crust with a crisp underside and a chewy, airy interior. This version nails the texture by using bread flour and a full hour rise, giving you that signature chew without any shortcuts. The no-cook tomato sauce comes together in minutes with crushed tomatoes, fresh garlic, olive oil, and oregano, and it tastes bright and bold once it hits the heat of a 500°F oven. Shredded dairy free cheese melts and browns beautifully on top, so you get that satisfying pull without a drop of conventional dairy in sight. Preheating a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet is the real secret weapon here — it mimics the intense floor heat of a pizzeria oven and gives the crust that deep golden crunch on the bottom. The whole thing bakes in about 12 to 15 minutes, and a two-minute rest before slicing is all that stands between you and eight perfect pieces. Finish with fresh basil if you have it, and get ready to fold and devour.
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4 servings
For the dough
- 1 cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 ¾ cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the bowl
For the sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the topping
- 1 ½ cups dairy free cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For serving
- fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large mixing bowl and let stand for 5 minutes, until foamy on the surface.
- 2
Add the bread flour, fine salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and springs back when poked — or knead with a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook on medium speed for 6–7 minutes.
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