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America's Melting Pot
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1900-1929 - Italian-American immigrant bakers and pizzerias in New York City
New York Pizza is a regional pizza style characterized by large, thin, hand-tossed crust and foldable slices topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Descended from Italian immigrant traditions, it is a cultural icon of New York City and the wider Mid-Atlantic region.
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Difficulty
Medium
Prep time
2 hours (including dough fermentation)
Cook time
12 minutes
Total time
2 hours 15 minutes
Servings
8
Region
Little Italy, Manhattan, New York
Era introduced
1900-1929
Introduced by
Italian-American immigrant bakers and pizzerias in New York City
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Developed by Italian-American immigrants settling in New York City, New York Pizza utilizes high-gluten flour and long fermentation for chewy, foldable crusts that can support generous toppings. This pizza style became emblematic of American Italian dining, growing into a distinct regional food identity celebrated from the 20th century onward.
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