Cast Iron Pizza Recipe
True crispy crust is attained through high heat which makes using your cast iron skillet perfect!
We love getting creative with toppings, but this recipe walks you through the basics of preparing your cast for the extra crispy, delicious crust every pizza deserves! Once you've mastered these basics, share with us on social media your pizza creation!
Ingredients
1 pound frozen store-bought pizza dough, thawed, and risen
3 TBSP olive oil1/2 cup store-bought pizza sauce
1/2 cup pepperoni
4 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls or shredded mozzarella
Cooking Steps
Place a rack in top-most position of oven; preheat to 475°. Place dough on a work surface; drizzle with 1 Tbsp. oil, turning to coat and cover with plastic wrap until ready. Pre-heat your cast iron for at least 20 minutes in the oven. This will elevate the oven heat which will result in the pizza cooking faster and crispier.
Very carefully remove the hot skillet from your oven and place on a oven pad or trivot to protect your countertop. Then, take a large wad of paper towels or napkins and coat the inside of the skillet with 1-2 Tablespoons of oil. Be extra careful during this process as the pan will be very hot. Unwrap and lay the dough inside (use spoon to help you extend dough all the way to the edges). Spread pizza sauce over the entire surface of dough. Top with mozzarella and pepperoni.
Bake for 14-16 minutes uncovered. The cheese should be bubbling and slightly browned and crust should be golden.. Peek underneath the crust—the bottom should be golden brown and crisp from residual heat in the skillet. If it’s not, set over medium-low and cook until crust is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and Voila! Pizza is ready!
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