Old Forge Style Pizza Recipe
Old Forge, Pennsylvania, is famous for its special pizza. This pizza has a thick, crispy crust, creamy cheese, and tasty tomato sauce.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet or pizza tray
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife or pizza cutter
- Oven
- Saucepan
- Cheese grater
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup brick cheese shredded
Instructions
- Mix yeast, warm water, and sugar. Wait 5 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth.
- Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and cook.
- Stir in tomatoes, salt, and oregano. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Heat oven to 450°F (232°C). Roll dough into a rectangle.
- Place the dough on a greased baking sheet.
- Spread sauce over the dough.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
- Put in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use bread flour for a crispier crust.
- Let the dough rise longer for a softer crust.
- Use good quality cheese for better taste.
- Preheat the oven before baking.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the pizza.