35 minutes
Homestyle Long Island Grandma Pizza brings the taste of a beloved regional specialty into your kitchen. This no-fuss, square-cut pizza features a homemade dough that's perfectly crisp on the bottom and soft in the center, topped with a rich blend of mozzarella and Parmesan, and a garlicky tomato sauce, all finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that's sure to become a family favorite.
tablespoons
cups
cups
Instant Yeast
teaspoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
Diced Tomatoes, canned
0 oz
Garlic Clove, minced
each
teaspoons
Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
cups
Parmesan Cheese, grated
cups
Basil, chopped
tablespoons
1. Oil the Pan
Use 2 tablespoons of olive oil to coat a rimmed baking sheet thoroughly.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a 1-cup liquid measuring cup, combine 3/4 cup water and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a stand mixer with a dough hook attached, mix together the bread flour, yeast, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt on low speed until just combined.
4. Form the Dough
While the mixer is running, slowly add the water and oil mixture. Mix until the dough comes together, which should take about 1 minute. Increase to medium-low speed and continue mixing until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, approximately 10 minutes.
5. First Rise
Transfer the dough to the greased baking sheet, turning the dough to coat it with oil. Stretch the dough into a 10 by 6-inch rectangle. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 to 1½ hours.
6. Second Rise
Stretch the dough to the corners of the pan, then cover loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until slightly puffed, roughly 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 500 degrees F, with the rack adjusted to the lowest position.
7. Prepare the Tomato Sauce
Drain the diced tomatoes well by placing them in a colander. In a bowl, combine the drained tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
8. Prepare the Cheese
In a separate bowl, mix together the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Assemble the Pizza
Evenly sprinkle the cheese mixture over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges. Top with the tomato mixture.
10. Bake
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake until the crust is well browned and the topping is bubbling, about 15 minutes.
11. Finish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, slide it onto a wire rack, and immediately sprinkle with the chopped fresh basil. Let the pizza cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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