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Cast Iron Skillet Pizza

This is a recipe for pan pizza that will appeal to people who want a thick, crispy crust that is golden on the bottom and puffy and soft behind the layers of mozzarella and sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cast Iron Skillet Pizza, Cozy Pizza Night, Flavorful Pizza, Pizza Bliss, Pizza Night Heaven, Pizza Perfection, Pizzeria at Home
Yield: 4

Materials

PIZZA DOUGH:

  • 2 3/4 cups 375 g bread flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon 6 g kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons 4 g active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons 25 g olive oil
  • 1 cup + 1 Tablespoon 245 g water, at room temperature

PIZZA SAUCE:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper

TOPPINGS:

  • 1 cup shredded whole milk low moisture mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese grated
  • 2 oz pepperoni slices natural casings are best
  • 2 spicy Italian sausages meat removed from casings
  • freshly grated parmesan for sprinkling
  • more olive oil for the skillet

Instructions

  • Mix the flour, yeast, and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the dough hook, mix until incorporated, pouring in water and olive oil and mixing for two to three minutes. Place in a well-greased bowl or sizable plastic container, secure with a lid or plastic wrap, and let to rise for six to eight hours at room temperature. This is crucial for taste development, so take your time!
  • Pour two teaspoons of olive oil into a cake pan or 12-to 13-inch cast iron skillet, and then rotate the pan to ensure the oil is distributed evenly. Press the proofed dough into the skillet after removing it from its container. Give the dough five minutes to relax the gluten if it isn’t extending to the edges before attempting to stretch again. After it reaches the edges, put plastic wrap over it and give it 20 minutes to rise.
  • Heat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Drizzle the tomato sauce over the top. Top with crumbled sausage and pepperoni and sprinkle with cheese. If preferred, serve with a sprinkle of dried oregano. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the top is browned when lifted with a spatula.
  • Take the pizza out of the oven. After letting it cool for about five minutes, move it to a chopping board, then cut it into slices. If preferred, top with grated parmesan cheese.