Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough

Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough

Thin, crispy pizza dough, just like you get in Brooklyn!

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 50m
Total Time: 55m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

34
Calories
3,4g
Fat
0,6g
Carbohydrates
0,6g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
147mg
Sodium
Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough

Recipe Description

This recipe is my number one Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough. One of my favorite things to do when I visit New York City is to cross the Brooklyn Bridge and spend a day wandering around the borough of Brooklyn. When I am there I always treat myself to a slice (or two!) of Brooklyn style pizza which is very thin and crispy compared to other pizza dough. It has taken me some time, but I think I have perfected the dough recipe to make at home. This recipe requires flour, water, yeast and salt to make the dough. I use my electric mixer with the dough hook attachment, but you could make and knead it by hand too.

This recipe makes enough for 2 thin 12-inch pizzas. I make this dough once a week for our traditional “Pizza Friday” family dinner. Once the dough is rolled out, I let the kids go crazy and add their favorite toppings.

To make the Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine the ingredients

    5 min
    Step 1 - Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough

    Combine 2 cups bread flour, water, yeast, and salt in the electric mixer bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix. Leave the dough to rise.

    25 min
    Step 2 - Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough

    Mix on lowest speed for about 2 minutes using the dough hook attachment. The ingredients should be blended together but still moist. Cover the bowl with a towel and allow the dough to double in volume. This should take around 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mix and add remaining flour

    5 min
    Step 3 - Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough

    Return the bowl to the electric mixer and mix on low speed for about 5 minutes, until dough has come together. Add in the remaining flour slowly until a soft, sticky dough forms.

  4. 4

    Leave the dough to rest

    20 min
    Step 4 - Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough

    Again, cover the bowl with the towel and allow the dough to rest for another 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Oil a container and prepare a work surface

    1 min
    Step 5 - Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough

    Lightly coat a container with olive oil and lightly dust a work surface with flour.

  6. 6

    Knead the pizza dough. Refrigerate.

    5 min
    Step 6 - Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough

    Transfer the dough to the floured work surface. Knead the dough until it is soft on the outside, but still moist inside. Shape the pizza dough into a ball and place in the container.
    Leave the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 day. It will keep in the fridge for up to 7 days.

  7. 7

    Making the pizza

    15 min
    Step 7 - Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough

    When you wish to make your Brooklyn style pizza, simply remove the dough from the refrigerator and all to warm up for 5-10 minutes. Divide the dough into two balls. Roll them out and place them in a pizza pan.

  8. 8

    Add toppings and bake

    20 min
    Step 8 - Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough

    Add your favorite pizza toppings. Bake the pizza in preheated oven (500°F) for 10-15 minutes until the dough is brown around the edges and charred on the bottom.

  9. 9

    Serve

    5 min
    Step 9 - Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough

    Allow to cool slightly before slicing and eating the pizza.

This Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough recipe requires a bit of advance planning but you will be so glad you made it if you give it a try! What are your favorite pizza toppings? It might sound boring, but I think you can’t beat ham, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese on a pizza! And a sprinkle of dried oregano. Leave your topping suggestions in a comment below.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Vicky
January 24, 2025
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Amazing! This pizza dough took me back to my last trip to Brooklyn. My family loved our Pizza Friday, and the kids enjoyed making their own pies. The crust was so crispy, just like I remembered. Can't believe I can make this at home now!

Diana Smith
October 10, 2023
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This dough is exceptional! We make pizza every Friday, and my kids love adding their toppings. Brings us all together!

Gordy
September 21, 2023
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Yum!

Xena
July 3, 2023
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Delicious! Made me feel like Brooklyn again.

Ellie
May 14, 2022
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Superb! This dough takes me back to my NYC adventures. It’s perfect for our ‘Pizza Friday’ family nights! Thank you for sharing this gem.

Olivia
November 9, 2021
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I absolutely love this Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough recipe! It's super simple and brings back great memories of my trips to NYC. My husband and I have our own ‘Pizza Friday’ tradition now, and the kids enjoy choosing their toppings. This dough is always a hit with the family.

Vicky
October 12, 2021
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Delicious!

YummyEmma
July 13, 2019
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Great dough recipe! My kids loved making pizza together on Friday night. The crispy crust reminded me of my trip to Brooklyn. Thanks for bringing that joy to our kitchen!

Diana
May 8, 2019
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This Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough recipe is simply superb! I feel like I'm in NYC every time I make it. I've mastered the art of pizza night with my family. The kids love picking out toppings, and the crust is always perfectly thin and crispy. Can't recommend it enough!

Athina
April 28, 2019
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Thank you! Verified!

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