Old Forge Style Pizza Recipe
Old Forge Style Pizza Recipe is from Pennsylvania. It has a thick, soft crust. The topping is cheesy and saucy. This pizza is different from others.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Rolling Pin
- Rectangle baking pan
- Pizza Cutter
- Oven
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- For the Sauce:
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- For the Topping:
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup white American cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Make the Dough: Mix flour, salt, and olive oil. Add yeast mix. Knead for 5 minutes.
- Let the Dough Rise: Cover the dough. Let it rise for 1 hour.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix tomato sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Shape the Dough: Flatten the dough into a rectangle and place it in a greased pan.
- Add the Sauce: Spread the sauce evenly.
- Add the Cheese: Mix mozzarella and American cheese. Spread on top.
- Bake the Pizza: Heat oven to 450°F. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool a little. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Use bread flour for a chewy crust.
- Let the dough rise overnight for better texture.
- Use a mix of cheeses for better flavor.
- Do not use too much sauce. Keep it even.
- Heat the baking pan first for a crispy bottom.