What Is Brooklyn Style Pizza? (Everything To Know)

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Pizza is a forever kind of thing, and when we talk about pizza, we instantly think about Italy because the idea of modern pizza originally came from Italy.

However, like spreading fire, pizza has traveled the world and taken something from each region, making it versatile and recognized worldwide.

Now, from Italy, let’s go to America, where many famous kinds of pizzas exist. And amongst those pizzas is the Brooklyn style pizza. It is famous for its impeccable taste, that crispy and crunchy crust and the otherworldly feeling.

But the question is still there as to why it is so popular. Well, when pizza first came from Italy (Naples), it only had flat bread, sauce (mind you, it wasn’t as refined as it is now), and a thick slice of meat and cheese.

However, now that people have had so much exposure to new ingredients and more advanced tastes in food, pizza has some amazing variations.

A similar variation and alteration happened to pizza in Brooklyn as spices, sauces and cheeses were added to it.

But, to learn more about why this pizza is amazing, you should read on.

What Is Brooklyn Style Pizza?

Before I tell you about Brooklyn-style pizza, we must discuss New York pizza because New York is known as the home of pizza for a reason.

It all began in 1897 when a Naples immigrant came to New York and bought the wonders of pizzas with him. At that time, original pizzas were made in coal ovens, with cheese at the bottom and sauce at the top.

But now, 100 years later, that pizza from Naples has made New York the home of pizzas with so many variations that you will get tired of trying a new variation, and the flavors won’t run out.

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On the other hand, Brooklyn-style pizza is an evolved version of New York pizza. It was coined by the famous Dominos in 2006, and since then, it has been the top choice of pizza lovers in America.

But the main difference between New York and Brooklyn-style pizza is the quantity of mozzarella to make it crispier.

The greatest thing about Brooklyn Pizza is that it has cornmeal cooked in the crust to make it thinner and crispier than all other crusts, which is the trademark of Brooklyn-style pizza.

But that’s not all; this pizza is also hand-tossed, features extra-large Brooklyn pepperonis or sausages, and makes it loaded enough (with 6 slices when cut) that the whole family can enjoy it.

What is special about Brooklyn Pizza?

The most special thing about Brooklyn Pizza is that it is completely on the modern side but still somehow connected to its Italian parents. It has a high fat content because of the high gluten dough and lots of cheese. 

The toppings also play an important role in making this pizza special; there are many toppings that you can enjoy in the thin crust of Brooklyn pizza. You can enjoy everything from mushrooms to pepperoni and from extra cheese to green peppers.

So, if you want to eat a pizza with everything but a thin crust and a pop of flavor like no other, then this pizza is the perfect solution. 

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Why is Brooklyn Pizza so good?

It won’t be wrong to say that Brooklyn-style pizza doesn’t go to your stomach; it goes to your heart because it is just amazing!

If you like crunchiness and crispiness in pizza (which I think almost everyone does), then you are going to become its fan just after one bite. 

Brooklyn Pizza is distinguished from other pizzas because it has a light and airy feeling/ taste that you can’t enjoy in a puffed-up bread pizza.

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It’s like having pizza made on crackers with cheese and toppings. The sauce and toppings are evenly distributed, and the crust is crunchy but still soft enough to swallow and eat comfortably. 

Apart from this, the size of the Brooklyn pizza slice is bigger than other pizza slices that you can easily fold while eating for convenience, and it also makes you full pretty quickly.

So, the next time the question comes into your mind of why it is so good, get a slice, and you’ll know why.

What are some best ways to Serve Brooklyn Style Pizzas?

We know it’s called ‘pizza’, but the most unusual and interesting thing about Brooklyn-style pizza is how it is cut and served.

This pizza is served by cutting it in a square shape, which helps to keep the pizza crispy and thin. The squares are cut instead of triangles because of the structural integrity of the pizza. 

The best way, for me, is to cut it into 6 square slices and serve it hot so that the crust doesn’t break. (Never cover this pizza for long with a box because the heat can make the crust soggy).

If the pizza is cut into triangles, it might dissemble and fall. However, you can cut it in any way you want. Apart from this, you can also serve it as a snack because of its square shape.

What is Brooklyn Style pizza vs New York style?

As we discussed above, Brooklyn Pizza is a variation of New York Pizza because the pizza first came to New York from Naples and then became popular in other states. 

There are many similarities between both pizza types; for example, they both have grated mozzarella and are made with hand-tossed dough for one of a kind taste experience. 

Brooklyn Style Pizza vs New York Style Pizza
Brooklyn vs New York Style Pizza

However, there are also some differences (because, again, it’s a variation) that the bread is flatter than usual and has big pepperoni pieces.

The pizza was originally cut in square shapes to keep it crispy, but now it is cut as the customer demands. 

How is the Domino’s Brooklyn Style pizza crust made?

The pizza was introduced by Domino in 2006, and it was introduced on the promise of being crispier, with less dough and more flavor. 

The handmade pizza’s dough is hand stretched on the pan until it becomes thin and has less moisture. 

Domino’s make their Brooklyn-style pizza dough by adding less water to it and pairing the flour with cornmeal to give the pizza its crunch.

But that is not all because they also don’t add one ingredient that makes the dough all puffy, and that is yeast (or gluten). 

Once the kneading is done, it is stretched on the pan to give it a nice crunch. The thickness of the dough is somewhere between Domino’s hand-tossed pizza (the one with a slightly thick crust) and the crunchy think option.

Where should I get my Brooklyn Style pizza?

You can get your Brooklyn-style pizza at home or any pizza place. Since this pizza type is very famous now, it is available at almost every pizzeria. Be it Pizza Hut, Domino’s, or a local pizza restaurant.

However, if you are looking for a more authentic taste, then you should try more traditional pizzerias. But remember that most of these traditional places don’t offer take-outs or deliveries because of the delicate condition of Brooklyn pizza. 

Dining is the best option when it comes to Brooklyn pizza. Many pizza shops can give you authentic Brooklyn-style pizza if you are in Brooklyn.

Here are some of them:

  • Domino’s 
  • Grimaldi’s Pizzeria 
  • Julian’s Pizzeria 
  • Roberta’s Pizzeria
  • Lucali Brooklyn 

All these places are famous for their pizzas, especially Brooklyn-style pizza.

What’s the Difference Between Brooklyn Style and Thin Crust?

Its crust is the main difference between a Brooklyn style and a thin crust. A thin-crust pizza has a thin crust all way around.

But Brooklyn-style pizza has a thin crust which is a little thick near the edges. This makes the pizza crispy yet chewy at the same time. 

What’s the difference between Chicago style and Brooklyn style pizza?

The crust of pizzas is what distinguishes them from one another. Brooklyn-style pizza is crispy, airy, and has a specific taste that interests certain people. It has a balanced relation between the crust, toppings, and sauce. The slices are bigger, and the taste is phenomenal.

Brooklyn Style Pizza vs Chicago Style Pizza
Brooklyn vs Chicago Style Pizza

On the other hand, there is Chicago pizza which has a thick dough and is sticky. It is deep dish pizza, having a soupy and wet texture.

You must use a knife and fork with this pizza because you can’t just double it and eat it like Brooklyn Pizza.  Chicago-style pizza is what you truly call a loaded pizza.

Final Verdict:

Brooklyn-style pizza is undoubtedly America’s favorite pizza, but it doesn’t stop in America because it has traveled to many nations and gained popularity there. Because who doesn’t enjoy a crispy yet tender piece of pizza?

Do you know what’s great about it? You can enjoy it in vegan options too, so if you don’t want pepperonis on your pizza, try something vegan. 

Now you must be hungry after reading about pizzasss, so I suggest you go out and treat yourself to the best Brooklyn pizza out there of your liking.

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Victoria Payne
Victoria Payne

With so many experience in the culinary world, I am here to write some mouth watering content for you while uncovering the hidden gems in the pizza scene.
My expertise is in the Pizza, Street food, Food, Edible, and Staple food.