Philadelphia is known for its unique style of pizza, often referred to as “Philadelphia-style” or “Philly-style” pizza.
The pizza dough used in Philadelphia-style pizza is typically thicker than traditional New York-style thin crust. It is often hand-tossed and shaped into a round or rectangular shape. Here is how to make one:
Ingredients:
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Tomato sauce (canned or homemade)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of your choice (e.g., pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible. Most home ovens can reach around 500°F (260°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. For Philadelphia-style pizza, a slightly thicker crust is typical.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly brush olive oil over the surface of the dough, then season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon tomato sauce over the dough, spreading it evenly, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering the entire pizza.
- Add your desired toppings evenly over the cheese. Popular options include pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers.
- Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and garlic powder over the top for added flavor.
- Carefully transfer the pizza (with the parchment paper, if using) onto a preheated pizza stone or directly onto a baking sheet.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Slice and serve your homemade Philadelphia-style pizza while it’s still hot
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